Birds of prey have been, in comparison to other avian groups, an uncommon study model,
mainly due to the limitations imposed by their conservative life strategy (low population …

Protected natural areas deserve the combination of nature uniqueness and conservation
willing. The foundation stone for National Parks is the awareness of that unique character …

Large body-sized avian scavengers, including the Egyptian vulture (Neophron
percnopterus), are globally threatened due to human-related mortality so guidelines …

Events of non-natural mortality in human-dominated landscapes are especially challenging
for populations of large vertebrates with K strategies. Among birds, vultures are one of the …

Electrocution on power lines negatively affects a wide range of groups of birds.
Nevertheless, the overall demographic consequences of electrocution are still poorly …

Large, long‐lived species with slow life histories and protracted pre‐breeding stages are
particularly susceptible to declines and extinction, often for unknown causes. Here, we show …

In a context of increasing concern for biodiversity conservation but decreasing resources
devoted to species management, measuring the impact of actions is critically needed so as …

Mortality caused by power lines is a conservation problem for many vulnerable bird species.
Many large species are especially threatened by electrocution as they frequently perch on …

Lead is highly toxic for wildlife, with pernicious consequences especially in long-lived
predators. The causes of lead ammunition ingestion in Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) and …

The identification of the source–sink status of a population is critical for the establishment of
conservation plans and enacting smart management decisions. We developed an integrated …