A nine-year study of successful breeding in a Bonelli's eagle population in southeast Spain: a basis for conservation
JM Gil-Sánchez, M Moleón, M Otero, J Bautista - Biological Conservation, 2004 - Elsevier
JM Gil-Sánchez, M Moleón, M Otero, J Bautista
Biological Conservation, 2004•ElsevierWe analyse the factors influencing breeding success in a healthy population of Bonelli's
eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) from south–east Spain, a raptor that has suffered a serious
decline in Europe. Between 18 and 33 pairs were annually monitored during the period
1994–2002. Several factors that may affect four breeding parameters were studied, namely
human presence, vegetation, relief, climatic factors, intra-and inter-specific relationships,
diet, prey abundance, nest building, adult mortality and age of reproduction. A consistently …
eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) from south–east Spain, a raptor that has suffered a serious
decline in Europe. Between 18 and 33 pairs were annually monitored during the period
1994–2002. Several factors that may affect four breeding parameters were studied, namely
human presence, vegetation, relief, climatic factors, intra-and inter-specific relationships,
diet, prey abundance, nest building, adult mortality and age of reproduction. A consistently …
We analyse the factors influencing breeding success in a healthy population of Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) from south–east Spain, a raptor that has suffered a serious decline in Europe. Between 18 and 33 pairs were annually monitored during the period 1994–2002. Several factors that may affect four breeding parameters were studied, namely human presence, vegetation, relief, climatic factors, intra- and inter-specific relationships, diet, prey abundance, nest building, adult mortality and age of reproduction. A consistently high breeding success was registered during the study period (productivity=1.43, SD=0.11), which was probably the result of high adult survival, adequate prey availability and mild weather conditions. However, a certain vulnerability to the presence of golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and to human disturbance was observed. One interesting result was the reduced survival of young chicks on north-facing cliffs owing to colder conditions, which may partially explain the decline of the Bonelli’s eagle populations along its European distribution limits. We discuss the role of this healthy subpopulation in an Iberian metapopulation context, and propose that the potential interference of golden eagles should be taken into account when designing management strategies for Bonelli’s eagles. Finally, we pinpoint some conservation priorities and the importance of reducing the main causes of adult mortality (i.e. shooting and electrocution) to assure successful reproduction and survival of this species.
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