Numbers have dropped, in some cases sharply, for nearly all of the 42 raptor species surveyed in sub-Saharan regions. By Rachel Nuwer Silhouettes of patrolling raptors filled skies throughout ...

with birds killed for food or belief-based reasons. The animals they prey on are also targeted. Species declines were most pronounced in West and Central Africa, where protected areas are particularly ...

Nearly 90% of the studied species experienced population declines. "Africa is at a crossroads in terms of saving its magnificent birds of prey," Dr. Darcy Ogada, one of the study's authors ...

Research has found Africa's birds of prey are facing a huge decline, with 90% of the continent's species under threat. The birds of prey, also known as raptors, have seen their habitat ...

Unlike other birds of prey, the Secretary ... the importance of this unique species within its ecosystem. Various organisations and wildlife reserves across Africa are actively involved in ...

Africa’s birds of prey are facing massive decline with 90% of the continent’s “spectacular” species under threat, research by a Scottish university has showed. Raptors lead an ...

Pygmy owls are an adorably small bird species that make their home in Europe. Their habitat spans as far north as Norway and ...

However, there is no species ... Africa, ranging between South Sudan to Zambia. "They have long legs, because like for example storks and herons, they sometimes wade through water to catch their ...

There are 147 bird species categorised as threatened or near-threatened in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini, according to the revised Red Data Book of Birds (RDB-online) launched by BirdLife.

with birds killed for food or belief-based reasons. The animals they prey on are also targeted. Species declines were most pronounced in West and Central Africa, where protected areas are ...

with birds killed for food or belief-based reasons. The animals they prey on are also targeted. Species declines were most pronounced in West and Central Africa, where protected areas are ...