Problem

Threatened species of Buteo ridgwayi

Other Names:
Threatened species of Hispaniolan hawk, Ridgway's Hawk
Nature:

Buteo ridgwayi has declined steeply throughout its range on Hispaniola as a result of large scale loss of its lowland forest habitat coupled with direct persecution. Its current stronghold appears to be a poorly protected national park (Los Haitises) in the north-east of the island.

Background:

Buteo ridgwayi is found on the Island of Hispaniola, comprising of the two countries; Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Incidence:

Buteo ridgwayi is considered by the IUCN as "Endangered" and by CITES as an "Appendix 2" category.

Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Buteo
Organizations:
BirdLife International
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 15: Life on Land
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
14.03.2021 – 20:31 CET