0000014679 00000 n North America has lost more than 1 in 4 birds in the last half-century. Habitat: Kestrels hunt for large insects, mice, songbirds, voles, and snakes in meadows, parks, farm fields, grasslands. Birds also can die by eating prey that have been poisoned, Loss notes. The MOU text outlines the scope of the MOU as well as general conservation measures endeavoured by its Signatories. (+49 228) 815 2401, Fax. 0000031037 00000 n �>Խ�I�$� Y\PkP�c�L�I�zѠX��ߓ���W��W���s��Z8�^���@��j. At least 20 percent of our profits will go toward supporting these projects. Prey volume increased as nestlings aged in both habitats (Fig. Several bird species adapted to grasslands that were grazed historically by tens of millions of bison, prairie dogs, and pronghorn. The unique landscape of the Pawnee National Grassland provides a fun “playground” for non-licensed vehicles such as motorcycles and ATVs. There are 24 species of birds of prey in Australia, of which up to 18 can be seen in North West LLS region. 523 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 526 /H [ 1957 604 ] /L 391782 /E 134499 /N 12 /T 381203 >> endobj xref 523 64 0000000016 00000 n The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to domestic cats.The characteristic features of cats have evolved to support a carnivorous lifestyle, with adaptations for ambush or stalking and short pursuit hunting. )��J�zL�P/��*)7t�)��#W���� Plants associated with this habitat type include: Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) Wild Radish (Raphanus sativus) Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 0000023673 00000 n (+49 228) 815 2449, 7th Meeting of the Saker Falcon Task Force, 6th Meeting of the Saker Falcon Task Force, 5th Meeting of the Saker Falcon Task Force, CMS COP13 side event: Saker Falcon Global Action Plan, CMS COP13 side event: Veterinary drugs and the Vulture MsAP: A call for wider action, CMS COP13 side event: Vultures are still dying from poisoning, but the Vulture MsAP is working, Overarching Workshop to Develop a Multi-species Action Plan to Conserve African-Eurasian Vultures (Vulture MsAP), Regional Workshop on Preventing Poisoning of Migratory Birds, 2nd Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group to the Raptors MOU (TAG2), 1st Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group to the Raptors MOU (TAG1), 2nd Meeting of the Saker Falcon Task Force, Saker Falcon Task Force – Stakeholders Workshop, 1st Meeting of the Saker Falcon Task Force, Meeting to Conclude the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia, Meeting to Identify and Elaborate an Option for International Cooperation on African-Eurasian Migratory Raptors under the Convention on Migratory Species, Urgent Actions to Strengthen the Balkan Population of the Egyptian Vulture and Secure Its Flyway, Flyway Action Plan for the Conservation of the Balkan and Central Asian Populations of the Egyptian Vulture, Conservation of Amur Falcon in Nagaland and along its migration route, African Raptor DataBank: Capturing observations of African birds of prey, Capacity Building to Support the Conservation of Migratory Egyptian Vultures (Neophron percnopterus) from the Western Palearctic on their Wintering Grounds in Ethiopia, Sudan and Chad, Guidance for National Contact Points of the Raptors MoU, Resolution 3 from the 6th World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls, held in Budapest, Hungary, 18 - 23 May 2003, A Review of Migratory Bird Flyways and Priorities for Management, Convention on Migratory Species - Brochure, Implementation Review of the EU Species Action Plan for the Egyptian Vulture, Saker Falcon Falco cherrug Global Action Plan (SakerGAP), Multi-species Action Plan to Conserve African-Eurasian Vultures (Vulture MsAP) - CMS Technical Series No.35/Raptors MOU Technical Publication No.5, Flyway Action Plan for the Conservation of the Balkan and Central Asian Populations of the Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus (EVFAP), Flyway Action Plan for the Conservation of the Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus (CVFAP), Saker Falcon Task Force: Compilation Report on WorkPlan Objectives 4–8, Fact Sheet on the Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi, Blueprint for the Recovery of South Asia's Critically Endangered Gyps Vultures (SAVE Blueprint), Vulture MsAP Strategic Implementation Plan: A report on implementation to date - CMS Technical Series No. , United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) and their overall abundance and diversity may provide additional insights the! 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