Problem
Threatened species of Accipitridae
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Threatened species of BuzzardsThreatened species of Harriers
Threatened species of Hawks
Threatened species of Kites
Threatened species of Old World vultures
Threatened species of Eagles
Nature:
Species of Accipitridae have been threatened due to a variety of reasons that include; direct persecution, incidental persecution (especially through the use of pesticides and poison laced carcases used as bait intended for other species) habitat loss and degradation, including the loss of prey species. Background:
The family Accipitridae includes about 208 species native to all continents but Antarctica, as well as to many islands. Most members of this family are buteos or accipiters. Buteos, which include eagles, most hawks, and Old World vultures, generally soar in circles in search of ground-dwelling prey, which they then dive and pounce on (vultures feed on carrion). With their shorter, more rounded wings and longer tails, accipiters are better adapted to maneuvring, some species darting between trees, and may catch birds on the wing or ground prey. Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Falconiformes Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of GypsThreatened species of ButeoThreatened species of CircusThreatened species of AquilaThreatened species of AccipiterThreatened species of SpizaetusThreatened species of SpilornisThreatened species of HaliaeetusThreatened species of LeucopternisThreatened species of IchthyophagaThreatened species of HarpyhaliaetusThreatened species of Harpia harpyjaThreatened species of Aviceda jerdoniThreatened species of Sarcogyps calvusThreatened species of ErythrotriorchisThreatened species of Oroaetus isidoriThreatened species of Eutriorchis asturThreatened species of Butastur liventerThreatened species of Aegypius monachusThreatened species of Lophoictinia isuraThreatened species of Morphnus guianensisThreatened species of Megatriorchis doriaeThreatened species of Circaetus fasciolatusThreatened species of Pithecophaga jefferyiThreatened species of Spizastur melanoleucusThreatened species of Harpyopsis novaeguineaeThreatened species of Henicopernis infuscatus References:
Heredia, Rafael and Heredia, Borja: European Union Species Action Plan Lammergeier [Gypaetus barbatus]Arroyo, Bernado and Ferreiro, Ernesto: European Union Species Action Plan for Bonelli's Eagle [Hieraaetus fasciatus] Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → BirdsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Recreation → Air, water sports
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
13.06.2018 – 21:59 CEST