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The black kite, aka fire kite, is believed to be the world’s most abundant species of Accipitridae (hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures). They can be found throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. They face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and […]

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The swamp harrier, aka Australasian marsh harrier, Australasian harrier, or kāhu, hails from Australasia, Australia, and New Zealand. These raptors face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of wetland drainage for farming and ranching, residential developments, and commercial developments; vehicle strike (being hit by vehicles) due […]

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The bicolored hawk, while relatively uncommon, can be seen from southeastern Mexico, to Central America, and throughout much of South America. They can be found at elevations of up to 8,900 feet. These hawks face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, logging, residential, […]

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The grey falcon is most likely the rarest falcon species in Australia. These beautiful birds of prey face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming and ranching; hunting; trapping; invasive species; competition with native species; land pollution; water pollution; poisoning, from DDT; and climate change, […]

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The snail kite is a species of raptor that hails from South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Florida. They face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of drainage and development, which affects nesting and foraging; changes in water levels, which can cause nest collapse or […]

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The black-chested buzzard eagle, aka black buzzard-eagle, gray buzzard-eagle, or Chilean blue eagle, can be seen throughout most of South America and is known for their powerful, bulky-looking build. These raptors face the threats of habitat loss and destruction; intentional poisoning by ranchers; and being shot due to persecution. However, […]

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The zone-tailed hawk is a medium-sized species of hawk that hails from southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. They prefer warmer, drier climates. With no major threats, sans habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, and a stable population of approximately 2,000,000, […]

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The square-tailed kite is in the family Accipitridae, which also includes other raptors like eagles and harriers. These kites dwell throughout most of Australia. Even though more than half of their territory has been decimated for use as agricultural land and the fact that they face the threats of egg […]

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The red goshawk is widely considered to be Australia’s rarest bird of prey. They prefer the savanna woodland habitats of northern Australia, primarily close to watercourses. Sadly, these beautiful raptors face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, logging, wood pulp plantations, fires, and […]

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The Australian boobook owl, aka spotted owl and brown owl is the smallest owl found in mainland Australia. Their name hails from the 2-tone “boo-book” call. There are 7 known subspecies of Australian boobooks. They face the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of the logging industry, fires, and […]

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