Problem
Threatened species of Leucopternis occidentalis
Other Names:
Threatened species of Grey-backed hawk Nature:
Leucopternis occidentali is threatened by rampant habitat destruction and fragmentation. Records generally only refer to one or two pairs at any one site, perhaps suggesting that these fragmented outposts represent stranded birds rather than dispersive resilience.
Viable populations may survive at only a few sites, notably Machalilla National Park in Ecuador, which has many settlers within its boundaries, and Tumbes National Park (now the north-east Peru Biosphere Reserve) in Peru, which is currently secure only because of its remoteness.
Incidence:
This species is considered as "Endangered" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Leucopternis Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → BirdsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST