Problem
Threatened species of Lophoictinia isura
Other Names:
Threatened species of Square-tailed kite Nature:
The Square-tailed Kite is threatened from habitat destruction, the depletion of food through deforestation, and pastoralism, illegal egg-collecting and shooting.
Background:
Lophoictinia isura a specialized canopy-dwelling predator, occurs throughout Australia, primarily in coastal and subcoastal areas, in eucalyptus forests and woodlands, along wooded watercourses and mallee, sometimes hunting over adjacent heaths and scrubby areas.
Incidence:
There are no overall population estimates although it has always been considered uncommon. A decline of 10% of the current population expected over the next 10 years or three generations.
Lophoictinia isura is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Accipitridae Organizations:
BirdLife International Web Page(s):
CITES AppendicesSubject(s):
Societal Problems → Endangered species??Recreation → Air, water sports??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
07.01.2018 – 11:38 CET