10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World states that “disturbance by local people, tourists, and egg and zoo collectors has similarly reduced the colonies, and more protection is vital”. Shooting remains a major threat to this population, for the Italians are still passionately keen on hunting.

Morocco 227

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 227

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Press in 2003. The concluding chapter offers a mix of resource materials and finding aids. Raffaele, James, Wiley, Orlando H. Garrido, et al., published by Princeton Univ.

Cuba 232

Cuba Birds United States 2000 232

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2015

Habitat destruction, disease and hunting are still major problems that affect the conservation efforts, but the breeding sites and wintering grounds now have international protection. This happened in 2003 when 73 birds died from Avian Botulism. Captive breeding programs have not shown much success.

Taiwan 228

Taiwan North Korea Vietnam 2003 228