16-year survey shows decline in South African raptors
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- Long-term road surveys conducted over 16 years have provided the data revealing widespread declines in South African raptor populations.
- Researchers assessed population trends for 18 raptor and eight large terrestrial bird species, indicating a broad impact across avian predators.
- The study raises fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species, underscoring the urgency of intervention.
Why it matters: Declining raptor populations signal broader ecosystem distress, impacting biodiversity and environmental health.
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