Threatened species of Microhierax melanoleucus
- 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.
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
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
Medicine » Locomotive, integumentary system
Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
Society » Racial, ethnic groups
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024