Falco naumanni is a globally threatened species birdlife international 2000. Pdf diet of the lesser kestrel, falco naumanni, in israel. Pdf the food of the lesser kestrel falco naumanni was studied by means of pellet contents analysis. Although once a common species, lesser kestrel has not been confirmed as a breeder in the country for the past few decades. Blacknecked grebe podiceps nigricollis a p ciconiidae black stork ciconia nigra a r. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf file here. Similar in structure to kestrel, though slightly daintier build and often more wedgeshaped tail. Italian action plan for the lesser kestrel falco naumanni. Results reports and documents greater chance for lesser kestrel. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni ii common kestrel falco tinnunculus ii eleonoras falcon falco eleonorae ii eurasian hobby falco subbuteo ii lanner falcon falco biarmicus ii peregrine falcon falco peregrinus i eurasian crane grus grus ii. At least 27 species of reptile have been recorded, 25% of which are endemic. Mapping the migratory routes and wintering areas of lesser. It breeds from the mediterranean to central asia and winters in africa south of the sahara desert moreau 1972.
The genus name derives from late latin falx, falcis, a sickle. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Wildscreens arkive project was launched in 2003 and grew to become the worlds biggest encyclopaedia of life on earth. Birds falco naumanni yes birds falco vespertinus yes birds sarothrura ayresi yes birds hirundo atrocaerulea yes birds geokichla guttata yes reptiles caretta caretta yes reptiles chelonia mydas yes reptiles eretmochelys imbricata yes in tab 2, please identify the species for which your country is a range state and which are already included in. Causes of population declines of the lesser kestrel falco. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is thought to have different breeding and wintering grounds cramp and simmons 1980. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni birdlife species factsheet. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is one of the rarest raptors in bulgaria.
Oriental stork ciconia boyciana a p threskiornithidae eurasian spoonbill platalea leucorodia a p. In spain, the population decreased from about 00 pairs in 1960 to less than 50000 in 1970 and only 5000 in 1988 gonzfilez and merino 1990. A3b,c,e falco naumanni is a summer visitor to southern europe, which accounts for less than half of its global breeding range. A3b,c,e falco naumanni is a summer visitor to southern europe. The migration of the lesser kestrel falco naumanni in eastern. Despite the fact that lesser kestrel falco naumanni was a common species in bulgaria, there are no detailed surveys on its biology and ecology like the ones implemented in countries still harboring abundant populations, such as spain, italy. A snapshot of the lesser kestrel european commission. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni pencil drawing no name 51, 52 1st n 51, 52 2nd. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is a species whose distribution has decreased dramatically in recent decades biber 1990. Species action plan for the lesser kestrel falco naumanni in the.
Action plan for the lesser kestrel falco naumanni in the european. Redfooted falcon falco vespertinus, eleonoras falcon falco eleonorae and hobby falco subbuteo while ospreys pandion haliaetus and lesser kestrel falco naumanni are also possible. Pdf diet of adult lesser kestrels falco naumanni during the. Although once a common species, lesser kestrel has not been confirmed as a. Greater kestrel lc falco rupicoloides hooded vulture cr necrosyrtes monachus jackal buzzard lc buteo rufofuscus lanner falcon lc falco biarmicus lappetfaced vulture en torgos tracheliotos lesser kestrel lc falco naumanni lesser spotted eagle lc clanga pomarina little sparrowhawk lc accipiter minullus. Falco biarmicus lanner falcon x x ii iii ii falco cherrug saker falcon x x x ii iii ii falco peregrinus peregrine falcon x x ii iii ii grus grus common crane x x i. Nestsite selection and breeding success in the lesser kestrel falco.
Lesser kestrel, falco naumanni, reinforcement, restocking, recovery, spa, natura 2000 abstract. The effects of human activity on raptor behavior, however, are poorly understood. Trend in europe and the eu27 the population size is estimated to be increasing. Falco naumanni fleischer, 1818 birdlife international. Falco biarmicus, seelanner falcon falco cherrug, seesaker falcon falco chicquera, seerednecked falcon falco columbarius, seemerlin falco eleonorae, seeeleonoras falcon falco femoralis, seeaplomado falcon falco mexicanus, seeprairie falcon falco naumanni, seelesser kestrel falco peregrinus peregrinator, see black shaheen falcon. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni pages 479481, plates 66c67c. Falco naumanni fleischer, 1818 animalia chordata aves falconiformes falconidae. Our hypotheses was that food supplement will have a greater effect on fledgling success in the foodlimited, urban colony of jerusalem, than in the rural colony of alona. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni in their main areas of occurrence in portugal, in a longterm conservation perspective.
The effect of food supplement to lesser kestrel falco naumanni nests during the nestling period from hatching to fledging was studied in two nesting colonies in israel alona and jerusalem. Falco naumanni common name lesser kestrel lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits maximum longevity 10. Falco naumanni lesser kestrel european red list of birds supplementary material the european union eu27 red list assessments were based principally on the official data reported by eu member states to the european commission under article 12 of the birds directive in 2014. Lesser kestrel, falco naumanni, radiotelemetry, foraging area, spa, natura 2000 abstract. Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. Kestrels dickinsons kestrel falco dickinsoni greater kestrel falco rupicoloides lesser kestrel falco naumanni rock kestrel falco tinnunculus rupicolis kingfishers african pygmykingfisher ispidina picta brownhooded kingfisher halcyon albiventris giant kingfisher megaceryle maximus greyheaded greyhooded kingfisher halcyon leucocephala.
Falco naumanni captive breeding and reintroduction programme dr. Falco cherrug, lesser kestrel falco naumanni, eastern imperial eagle aquila heliaca and black vulture aegypius monachus are all declining. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni male and his offsprings, israel. Small numbers of wintering kestrels have been reported, nevertheless, in the south of spain irby 1895, rid. Although once a common species, lesser kestrel has not been confirmed as a breeder in the country for the. The lesser kestrel was quite common in villages of southern portugal. Since the 2nd half of 20th century, the populations of this migratory bird of prey have decreased more than 90% in many european countries. Secondcalendaryear male lesser kestrel falco naumanni,basilicata,italy,may 2000. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is a small migratory raptor distributed across the palaearctic region, with populations breeding from the iberian peninsula to china negro 1997. Falco naumanni captive breeding and reintroduction. Appendices i and ii of the convention on the conservation. Guidance on appropriate means of impact assessment of. Convention on the conservation of appendix i migratory species of wild animals cms effective 26 january 2018 page 1 appendices i and ii of the convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals cms as amended by the conference of the parties in 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2017. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is a small falcon that breeds colonially and nests mainly in small cavities on cliffs, on walls of abandoned quarries, under tiled roofs of rural and urban buildings, in barns and stables, or in old castles and churches cramp and simmons 1980.
Falco naumanni lesser kestrel 289 falco tinnunculus kestrel 97 falco naumanni tinnunculus lesser kestrel kestrel 214 falco subbuteo hobby 60 falco eleonorae eleonoras falcon 4 falco peregrinus peregrine falcon 17 falco cherrug saker 2 falco sp 10 raptor not identified 1,200 total 601,376 source. For details of national estimates, see supplementary pdf. Amur falcon falco amurensis lesser kestrel falco naumanni falco rufipes falco tinnunculoides 48 49 53. Lesser kestrel lifeproject the lesser kestrel falco naumanni is one of the most endangered bird species in the world. The three species targeted in this project are steppe birds in need of urgent conservation measures, highly vulnerable to the changes in farming practices which. Although there are no precise data on lesser kestrel global population size in the past, there is evidence that numbers.
Effect of supplemental feeding on nesting success in the. On this individual,the wing formula is more typical of the species,with p10 longer than p7. Landuse changes in breeding areas are considered the. Plumage similar to that of individual in plate 232, but four tail feathers moulted. International action plan for the lesser kestrel falco naumanni. Click here for more information about the red list categories and criteria justification of red list category this species underwent rapid declines in western europe, equivalent to c. Adult female lesser kestrel falco,basilicata,italy,may 2001. Regionally threatened species include fourlined rat snake. Factors limiting area and numbers of lesser kestrel falco naumanni in the south ural steppes. Environmental and economic impacts of the cork stoppers. Falco naumanni lesser kestrel falco peregrinus peregrine falcon geronticus calvus bald ibis neotis ludwigii ludwigs bustard. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni bring food to his offsprings, israel. Court of first instance eastflanders ghent division press release 27 june 2014 on 27 june 2014, the criminal court of first instance of east flanders ghent division in belgium pronounced judgement in an important case of illegal trade in protected and endangered birds. Microclimatic conditions in the nest of the lesser kestrel falco naumanni, particularly the percentage of time of extremely low humidity, affect breeding success.
It is rare north of its breeding range, and declining in its european range. Life history traits averages female sexual maturity 365 days. With the help of over 7,000 of the worlds best wildlife filmmakers and photographers, conservationists and scientists, featured multimedia fact files for more than 16,000 endangered species. This species breeds from the mediterranean across afghanistan and central asia, to china and mongolia. Falco naumanni nepali 891 1st n no number 2nd 891 52. Male easily identified by unspotted chestnut upperparts, bluegrey greater coverts, and.
Court of first instance east flanders ghent division. Lesser kestrel falco naumanni longevity, ageing, and. Lesser kestrels falco naumanni1 breed from portugal in the west to southeast. The lesser kestrel falco naumanni is a small falcon.
Generic code of best practices for hunters and hunting. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. European longevity records 20170405 the table below lists longevity records recorded through european bird ringing. In the autumn the passerine migration may seem less notable but wagtails and wheatears can be seen. It is a summer migrant, wintering in africa and pakistan and sometimes even to india and iraq. Italian action plan for the lesser kestrel falco naumanni english. Falco rusticolus harpy eagle harpia harpyja harriss hawk parabuteo unicinctus javan hawkeagle spizaetus bartelsi king vulture sarcoramphus papa lanner falcon falco biarmicus lappetfaced vulture aegypius tracheliotus lesser kestrel falco naumanni lesser spotted eagle aquila pomarina levant sparrowhawk accipiter brevipes madagascar fish eagle. Pellet analyses were used to study dietary variation in the lesser kestrel during spring 2009 at a colony in central spain. Other species, such as the roughlegged hawk buteo lagopus decrease in abundance with increasing urbanization berry et al. Falco naumanni lesser kestrel x x x ii iii ii falco concolor sooty falcon x x ii iii ii falco eleonorae eleonoras falcon x x ii.
1160 19 1416 663 81 934 1522 392 809 686 425 875 1542 163 371 1032 780 980 334 945 1281 81 1511 1563 658 703 617 1423 1288 1039 1438 487 1282 856 161