Africa's Birds of Prey Face Extinction Crisis

Human Activities Drive Nearly 90% of Species to the Brink of Extinction

Nearly 90% of Africa's birds of prey are under threat due to habitat destruction, poaching, and other human-related activities.
Large raptor species are unlikely to survive the 21st Century on unprotected land.
Species such as the African hawk-eagle, Long-crested eagle, African harrier-hawk and brown snake eagle are now globally threatened.
Human population growth and the conversion of forest and savanna into farmland have intensified the threats to these birds.
Researchers stress the need to extend Africa's protected area network and manage existing protected areas more effectively.