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Abuse of birds of prey
products, including raptors and raptor feathers, is a billion-dollar industry. Understanding and suppressing raptor persecution is complex, because the
Raptor_persecution
Protected area in North Yorkshire, England
Nidderdale Moors SSSI. The moors around Nidderdale have a high level of raptor persecution.[1] In 2019 a hen harrier was found shot on the Swinton Estate. "SSSI
East_Nidderdale_Moors
Person who manages an area of countryside and ensures there is game or fish
Birds has criticised the persecution of birds of prey on some shooting estates. 68% of those convicted of raptor persecution are gamekeepers. "We’ve seen
Gamekeepers in the United Kingdom
Gamekeepers_in_the_United_Kingdom
Species of bird
2016). "Direct Persecution of Crowned Eagles (Buteogallus coronatus) in Argentina: A New Call for Their Conservation". Journal of Raptor Research. 50 (1):
Chaco_eagle
Paraphyletic group of birds
PMC 4405904. PMID 25504713. "An improved definition of what makes a raptor a raptor results in welcoming a new species to the flock". The Peregrine Fund
Bird_of_prey
Species of bird
London. Newton, I. (2010). Population ecology of raptors. A&C Black. Yosef, R. (1996). Raptor persecution in the Gulf of Eilat region. Israel J. Zool. 42:
Eastern_imperial_eagle
Upland area in England
from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2007. "Raptor persecution in the Peak District National Park" (PDF). British Birds. 111: 275–290
Peak_District
Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England
tackle the illegal persecution of birds of prey in the county. This was because North Yorkshire had the highest raptor persecution record in the country
Brimham_Rocks
Northern Irish naturalist (born 2004)
in connecting young people to nature. His campaigning work against raptor persecution and biodiversity loss earned him the RSPB Medal in 2019. His first
Dara_McAnulty
Hunting of the red grouse
impose a strict licensing regime on Scottish grouse moors and control raptor persecution, moorland burning, and mass medication with medicated grit. A joint
Driven_grouse_shooting
Upland conservation area in Lancashire, England
Retrieved 24 October 2019. "New five-year Hen Harrier project launched". Raptor Persecution UK. 22 October 2014. "RSPB launches cross-border hen harrier protection
Forest_of_Bowland
Village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
been identified as a location of several wildlife crimes involving raptor persecution. Leadhills Golf Club, instituted in 1891, is the highest in Scotland
Leadhills
Species of bird
Spring 1994 raptor migration at Eilat, Israel. Journal of Raptor Research, 29(2), 127–134. Porter, R. F., & Beaman, M. (1985). A resume of raptor migration
Steppe_eagle
of Birds' Birdcrime report, there were 68 confirmed incidents of raptor persecution in the UK, with shooting the most common method. There was four prosecutions
2017 in birding and ornithology
2017_in_birding_and_ornithology
Species of owl
89(1), 1. Lõhmus, A. (2011). Three-year periodicity in historical raptor-persecution data: an indication of vole cycles? Estonian Journal of Ecology, 60(2)
Ural_owl
Species of bird of prey
spring, making this not only the most abundant migratory raptor here but one of the largest raptor migrations anywhere in the world. Migratory movements
Common_buzzard
2013. "First Irish-born sea eagle chicks to fledge in 110 years". Raptor Persecution Scotland. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013. Browne upset by
2013_in_Ireland
Species of bird
Kashevarov. "Some results of long-term raptor monitoring in the Kostomuksha Nature Reserve." Status of Raptor Populations in Eastern Fennoscandia. Kostomuksha
Osprey
Species of bird
Human-related threats to urban raptors. Journal of Raptor Research, 43(3), 210–226. Schafer, L. M., & Washburn, B. E. (2016). Managing raptor-aircraft collisions
Cooper's_hawk
Species of bird
The Flores hawk-eagle (Nisaetus floris) is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia
Flores_hawk-eagle
Species of bird
capabilities. In flight, wedge-tailed eagles appear as a very large, dark raptor, with a protruding head, long and relatively narrow-looking wings, more-or-less
Wedge-tailed_eagle
Fastest known animal and common bird of prey
peregrinus), sometimes referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed. A large, crow-sized falcon
Peregrine_falcon
Hunting with a trained bird of prey
agencies issued bounties for carcasses. Due to widespread persecution and further impacts to raptor populations from DDT and other toxins, the act was amended
Falconry
Non-binding international agreement
also particularly exposed to the impact of persecution, (illegal killing, poisoning and trapping). Raptors can play an important role in ecological health—they
Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
Memorandum_of_Understanding_on_the_Conservation_of_Migratory_Birds_of_Prey_in_Africa_and_Eurasia
Bird of prey species native to East Asia
Asian raptors: science and conservation for present and future. The proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Asian Raptors. Asian Raptor Research
Steller's_sea_eagle
Species of bird
and remains: correction factors for a mammal and bird-eating raptor". Journal of Raptor Research. 25: 63–67. "Accipiter gentilis – northern goshawk".
Eurasian_goshawk
Species of bird
Indicating that they are regarded as a threat to raptors is that they are frequently mobbed by a wide range of raptor species when displaying active flights, to
White-tailed_eagle
Species of bird
(1810–1896). It is threatened by habitat loss and human persecution. The hawk is a medium-sized forest raptor. It stands between 43–51 cm (17–20 in) in height
Gundlach's_hawk
Species of bird
included in that genus. The black-and-chestnut eagle is a typical forest raptor, hunting primarily small to medium-sized mammals and birds and constructing
Black-and-chestnut_eagle
Critically endangered species of bird
numbers and persecution by local farmers. Local farmers see the birds as a threat to their poultry likely because they mistake it for other raptor species
Cuban_kite
Species of bird
The American goshawk (Astur atricapillus) is a species of raptor in the family Accipitridae. It was first described by Alexander Wilson in 1812. The American
American_goshawk
Species of bird
The black-breasted buzzard (Hamirostra melanosternon) is a large raptor endemic to mainland Australia. First described by John Gould in 1841, it forms
Black-breasted_buzzard
Species of bird
production on a raptor community in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 6(03), 343-354. Malan, G. (2009). Raptor Survey and Monitoring:
Martial_eagle
Large bird of prey
conservation, 21(2), 120–126. Xirouchakis, S. (2004). Causes of raptor mortality in Crete. Raptors Worldwide. World Working Group on Birds of Prey/MME, Budapest
Bonelli's_eagle
Species of Old World vultures of the genus Neophron
scale can halt the population decline in a globally endangered migratory raptor". Animal Conservation. 27 (3): 374–385. Bibcode:2024AnCon..27..374O. doi:10
Egyptian_vulture
U.S. non-profit organization
game animals. The Neotropical Raptor Conservation Program is part of The Peregrine Fund's international projects. Raptor projects include the harpy eagle
The_Peregrine_Fund
Species of owl
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) diet in the Orava Region (N Slovakia). Raptor Journal, 4(1), 83–98. Hume, R. (1991). Owls of the world. Running Press
Eurasian_eagle-owl
Species of owl
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) nestlings". Journal of Raptor Research. 50 (2): 131–143. doi:10.3356/rapt-50-02-131-143.1. S2CID 88567694. Chang, Alexander
Snowy_owl
Species of bird
(2018). Raptor population trends in northern Botswana: A re-survey of road transects after 20 years. Biological Conservation, 224, 87-99. Global Raptor Information
Bateleur
English naturalist (born 1961)
Patrons". The NatureWatch Foundation. Retrieved 5 December 2017. "Raptor Rescue Patrons". Raptor Rescue. Retrieved 5 December 2017. "Patrons – Birding For All"
Chris_Packham
Species of owl
Slovak Raptor Journal, 1, 1-18. Dombrovski, V. (2010). The diet of the greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga) in Belarusian Polesie. Slovak Raptor Journal
Long-eared_owl
Species of bird
more bouncing chuk-uk-uk-uk during his display flight. This medium-sized raptor breeds on moorland, bogs, farmland, marshes, grasslands, swamps and other
Hen_harrier
Species of bird
a declining population and is threatened by habitat destruction and persecution, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its
Madagascar_fish_eagle
Bird of prey
anthropogenic threats to these raptors include nest robbery, vehicle collisions, electrocution from power lines and persecution. As chicks can barely fly when
Lanner_falcon
Species of bird
Cambodia". Journal of Raptor Research. 44 (3): 165. doi:10.3356/jrr-09-04.1. S2CID 84491625. Thiollay, J. M.; Rahman, Z. (2002). "The raptor community of Central
Grey-headed_fish_eagle
fighters, and other aircraft. The US Air Force deployed additional F-22 Raptor and F-15E Strike Eagle fighters to bases in Israel and Jordan respectively
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East
2026_United_States_military_buildup_in_the_Middle_East
English protestant martyr
tortured and burnt to death as a judicial execution under the Marian persecutions, and is commemorated as one of the Ipswich Martyrs. His sufferings are
Robert_Samuel
Species of bird
000 ft)), and adjacent savannah and grassland. It is a typical buteonine raptor, being a generalist predator which tends to prefer small mammals supplemented
Augur_buzzard
R. N. (1981). "Suggested practices for raptor protection on power lines-the state of the art in 1981". Raptor Research Report. 4: 1–111. Franson, J. C
Status and conservation of the golden eagle
Status_and_conservation_of_the_golden_eagle
is a Raptor Electronic Countermeasures Officer from the destroyed Battlestar Triton who joins the Galactica crew. A member of a three-Raptor survey
List of Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series) characters
List_of_Battlestar_Galactica_(2004_TV_series)_characters
American political activist (1993–2025)
COVID-era church closures, which he and his allies portrayed as religious persecution. In January 2025 he said that he had been keeping a "Jewish sabbath"
Charlie_Kirk
Peninsula in Scotland
Latimer New Dimensions Ltd, 1974). pp. 180pp. ISBN 0 9509870 0 X. "Scottish Raptor Study Group". Retrieved 11 July 2018. "School Roll Forecast Fortrose Academy"
Black_Isle
Species of bird
prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. The species currently breeds only
Red_kite
causes a truck to crash into the computer simulated drone/magnetic F-22 Raptor jet intended to kill Dom, causing it to not only burst into flames, but
List of Fast & Furious characters
List_of_Fast_&_Furious_characters
Species of bird
and nest-defense have been reported with several other large species of raptor and corvid, such as the great horned (Bubo virginianus) and short-eared
Ferruginous_hawk
Species of bird
digestion and intestinal morphology of the Bearded Vulture" (PDF). Journal of Raptor Research. 28 (2): 73–78. Subedi, T. R.; Peréz-García, J. M.; Gurung, S.;
Bearded_vulture
Country in South Asia
Antrocom Journal of Anthropology. 21 (1): 115–128. Lamb, Ramdas (2002). Rapt in the Name: The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable Religion in Central India
India
Species of bird
for foraging, secondary poisoning from animals killed by hunters and persecution. It is threatened mainly in the northern area of its range, and is extremely
Andean_condor
Airstrikes and capture of Nicolás Maduro
Force, and Marine Corps. They included airplanes (Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor, Lockheed Martin F-35A/C Lightning II, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Boeing
2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
2026_United_States_intervention_in_Venezuela
Species of bird
in morphology, ecology, and molecular characteristics. This is a large raptor and quite large eagle, broadly similar in size to its cousin, the eastern
Spanish_imperial_eagle
Meeting between China and US leaders
performances with a flyover finale featuring a B-2 Spirit and four F-22 Raptors. Then the two leaders and their respective contingents entered the Oval
2026 state visit by Xi Jinping to the United States
2026_state_visit_by_Xi_Jinping_to_the_United_States
Iranian mythological bird
originally a raptor, likely an eagle, falcon, or sparrowhawk, as can be deduced from the etymological cognate Sanskrit śyenaḥ (श्येनः) raptor, eagle and
Simurgh
1907 painting by Gustav Klimt
Following the Anschluss of Austria by Nazi Germany, and due to the Nazi persecution of Jews, Ferdinand fled Vienna, and made his way to Switzerland, leaving
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
Portrait_of_Adele_Bloch-Bauer_I
Species of bird
Barn owls and common mynas have occupied many suitable nest sites. Persecution by humans is now rare. In the past, kestrels were killed because they
Seychelles_kestrel
Family of birds
1126/sciadv.1501005. PMC 4730849. PMID 26824065. Tordoff, Andrew (2002). "Raptor migration at Hoang Lien Nature Reserve, northern Vietnam" (PDF). Forktail
Falconidae
Christian apostle and missionary (c. 5 – c. 64/65)
church. According to Acts, Paul was a Pharisee and participated in the persecution of early disciples of Jesus before his conversion. On his way to arrest
Paul_the_Apostle
Small wild cat native to Southern Africa
declining due to poaching of prey species for human consumption as bushmeat, persecution, traffic accidents, and predation by herding dogs. The black-footed cat
Black-footed_cat
Military actions against the Islamic State
coalition surveillance flights over Iraq and Syria, with the Tornado GR4s RAPTOR reconnaissance pod accounting for 60% of the coalition's entire tactical
War_against_the_Islamic_State
Species of bird
affected by modern forest management in Fennoscandia?" (PDF). Journal of Raptor Research. 31 (2): 107–113. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 August
Eurasian_sparrowhawk
Species of mammal
and Vietnam, with an outlying population in Yunnan, China. It faces persecution from farmers and it is killed for bushmeat in parts of its range. The
Lyle's_flying_fox
Dislike of the United States and Americans
the White House argued were instrumental in human rights violations, persecution of political opponents and significant public corruption and said that
Anti-Americanism
Ongoing US military anti-drug trafficking campaign since 2025
Operation Absolute Resolve Including fixed wing aircraft (Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor, Lockheed Martin F-35A/C Lightning II, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Boeing
War_on_cartels_(2025–present)
Major deity in Hinduism
in the age of darkness and saved people in a time of evil Mughal-era persecution. While some Hindus consider Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu, Buddhists
Vishnu
Large, black species of passerine bird
2016. Goodwin, p. 139 "Raven". Scottish Raptor Study Group. Retrieved 28 November 2024. "The Peak District Raptor Report 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 28 November
Common_raven
Species of bird
5 to 61.4 mm (1.83 to 2.42 in). The tarsus is of a modest length for a raptor of its size, at 8.5–10.3 cm (3.3–4.1 in), and is clearly shorter than that
Crowned_eagle
Species of bird
persistence of raptors in arid savanna. Oikos, 102(1), 186-202. Van Rooyen, C. S. (2000). Raptor mortality on power lines in South Africa. In Raptors at risk:
Tawny_eagle
Country in the Caribbean
number of Vodouists in Haiti, especially given the legacy of historic persecution and misrepresentation in popular media and culture, as well as modern
Haiti
Species of bird
brighter yellow. In flight, the African hawk-eagle appears as a mid-sized raptor with a rather small but well-protruding head, a longish tail and wings that
African_hawk-eagle
Family of fruit bats
comparison to only eight percent of insectivorous species, while human persecution stemming from perceived damage to crops is also a large source of mortality
Megabat
Ancestor of domestic pigeon
reported. The main causes of mortality in the wild are predators and persecution by humans.[citation needed] Rock doves are omnivorous, but prefer plant
Rock_dove
Star Wars character
rescue party when Paz Viszla's son Ragnar is abducted by a large winged raptor. "Chapter 21: The Pirate", New Republic Captain Carson Teva (Paul Sun-Hyung
Mandalorian_(character)
National Basketball Association team in San Francisco, California
repeatedly stated on a podcast that he did not care about the ongoing persecution of Uyghurs in China. The team distanced themselves from Palihapitiya
Golden_State_Warriors
The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. The subspecies Pandion haliaetus
Ospreys_in_Britain
Species of mustelid
rare as these predators are often limited in population due to human persecution and usually prefer larger, easier prey such as ungulates. Badgers, on
European_badger
Species of bird
of the World. Universe Books. Parker, J. W. (1999). "Raptor attacks on people". Journal of Raptor Research. 33: 63–66. Montgomerie, R. D.; Weatherhead
Mountain_hawk-eagle
Species of owl
2012. In 2015, 323 buffy fish owls were offered for sale through online raptor trading groups. Buffy fish owls were also traded at wildlife markets in
Buffy_fish_owl
Study of myths of the Greeks and Romans
Le Rapt d'Europe ("The Abduction of Europa," 1750) by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre (Dallas Museum of Art)
Classical_mythology
Subfamily of birds
accidental or intentional killing of staple prey species and various forms of persecution by humans. Due mainly to these factors, seven species of booted eagle
Aquilinae
Species of bird
(Book) Migrating raptors of the world: their ecology and conservation. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY. Hartley, R. 1998. Raptor migration and conservation
Verreaux's_eagle
Turkic ethnic group
Mongolia', E-journal GEO 9(1): pp. 102–119. [3] Soma, Takuya. 2015. Human and Raptor Interactions in the Context of a Nomadic Society: Anthropological and Ethno-Ornithological
Kazakhs
Animals living in Scotland
Garten. There are now though to be between 250-300 breeding pairs. Other raptor species found in the UK such as the kestrel, hen harrier, goshawk, sparrowhawk
Fauna_of_Scotland
Meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska over Ukraine in August 2025
to walk down to a platform that was labeled "ALASKA 2025" with four F-22 Raptor fighter jets lined up alongside it. President Trump touched down at Joint
2025 Russia–United States summit
2025_Russia–United_States_summit
Painting by Francisco de Goya
works were not published at the time, probably for fear of reprisal or persecution. In Witches' Sabbath, Goya seems to mock and ridicule the superstition
Witches' Sabbath (The Great He-Goat)
Witches'_Sabbath_(The_Great_He-Goat)
Maritime service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
contract with HAL for six Dornier-228 aircraft "Commissioning of INAS 314 - "Raptors"". Press Information Bureau (Press release). 29 November 2019. Archived
Indian_Navy
Major deity in Hinduism
Traditions. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-0866-9. Lamb, Ramdas (2012). Rapt in the Name: The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable Religion in Central India
Rama
German cultural critic, philosopher and social critic (1892–1940)
assumption of full power in Germany, then manifest with the subsequent persecution of the Jews, he permanently left Germany in September. After seeking
Walter_Benjamin
Subfamily of seabirds
populations have increased over the last century because of reduced persecution and the availability of food from human activities, and terns have been
Tern
1959 American film directed by George Stevens
quarters for more than two years would seem to defy intense inspection and rapt anxiety for nigh three hours (two hours and fifty minutes precisely) via
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959 film)
The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_(1959_film)
Starbase in Texas. The first stage is caught by the launch tower despite Raptor engine failures during landing, but the second stage fails during its burn
2025_in_the_United_States
East Germanic tribe
cousin and successor, sought internal peace with the Catholics and ceased persecution once more. Externally, the Vandal power had been declining since Genseric's
Vandals
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