Problem
Threatened species of Microhierax melanoleucus
Other Names:
Threatened species of Pied falconetThreatened species of Falconete pÃo
Threatened species of Fauconnet noir-et-blanc
Nature:
Habitat loss and degradation are the principle threats to Microhierax melanoleucus.
Background:
The Pied falconet can be found in Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Viet Nam.
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".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Microhierax Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Medicine → Locomotive, integumentary systemSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Society → Racial, ethnic groups
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
04.01.2018 – 03:47 CET