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Conservation actions on the red kite

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The main objective of the project is to recover the island population of red kites to a non-threatened category.

The main objective of the project is to recover the island population of red kites to a non-threatened category.

More specifically, it is intended to:

  • To determine the size, location and reproductive parameters of the population of the species in Mallorca.
  • Establish the use of the territory of the juvenile and adult population, identifying the most important areas for the species.
  • Identify and characterize areas and localities that are particularly dangerous for red kites.
  • Reduce the unnatural mortality of the species.

The specific actions planned are the following:

  • Location of breeding pairs and their nests.
  • Obtaining reproductive parameters.
  • Marking of specimens in nests.
  • Capture and marking of adult and juvenile specimens.
  • Copy tracking using conventional telemetry.
  • Tracking of specimens using the GPS system.
  • Tracking of specimens by visual identification.
  • Analysis of land use.
  • Location of casualties.
  • Diagnosis of electrocution risk.
  • Location and characterization of the areas of greatest danger for the species.
  • Public dissemination of the problem of poisoning.
  • Coordination with the Species Protection Service.

Line of action:

Terrestrial ecosystems

Status:

Finalizado

Execution date:

2008

End date:

2009
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Conservation actions on the red kite