Repeated road counts across South Africa show that half of the country’s surveyed raptor and large terrestrial bird species have declined significantly over recent decades, adding to a growing body of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African raptors that hunt during the day face an extinction crisis, with populations decreasing among dozens of species of birds ...

In the vast golden grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, the secretary bird makes an unforgettable sight — long-legged, crested, ...

A long-term study found major declines in South Africa's raptors, with half of species seeing steep population drops.

Numbers have dropped, in some cases sharply, for nearly all of the 42 raptor species surveyed in sub-Saharan regions. By Rachel Nuwer Silhouettes of patrolling raptors filled skies throughout Africa ...

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating ...

The really impressive birds aren't only smart, but they're also loving, devoted companions who enjoy cuddles, and Bill, the African Grey Parrot, tops the list! This sweet boy created a morning routine ...

A small group of birds, the sandgrouse, that dwell in Africa’s forbidding deserts have long mystified and delighted observers because they absorb and carry water in their breast feathers whilst flying ...

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating ...

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The species is currently classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Recent GPS tracking reveals that female secretary birds require a hunting radius of up to 18.6 miles. In the vast golden grasslands of ...

A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic ...