Problem

Threatened species of Microhierax melanoleucus

Other Names:
Threatened species of Pied falconet
Threatened species of Falconete pío
Threatened species of Fauconnet noir-et-blanc
Nature:

Habitat loss and degradation are the principle threats to Microhierax melanoleucus.

Incidence:

The proposed dam Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project on the Nakai plateau in Khammouane province in central Laos, is threatening the Pied falcon habitat. When completed the Nam Theun reservoir will cover an area of 450 square kilometers or approximately 40% of the Nakai Plateau.

The IUCN considers Microhierax melanoleucus as a "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened". CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".

Organizations:
BirdLife International
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 15: Life on Land
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST