New research has found a steep decline in numbers for Kenya’s raptors over the past 40 years.
Encounters with 19 of 22 species studied using road surveys fell during that period, 14 of these declining by 20-95% when compared to the 1970s.
The study’s findings underlined the importance of protected areas for Kenya’s raptors as populations declined less severely inside parks and reserves.
A recent study confirms alarming declines in raptor populations in Kenya. Incidental poisoning is a major problem for vultures in particular, depriving ecosystems of the birds’ vital role as scavengers. Conservationists are working with communities to help species recover.
