Diurnal raptors have declined significantly in western Africa since the 1960s. To evaluate the
impact of traditional medicine and bushmeat trade on raptors, we examined carcasses …

Avian scavengers, by feeding on carrion and other organic matter, provide critical ecosystem
services. Vultures, the only obligate avian scavengers, have reportedly experienced …

The current catastrophic decline in African vultures is caused mainly by poisoning, and
killing for consumption and belief-based use (traditional medicine). To find out more about …

Vultures form an important ingredient used by traditional medicinal practitioners for the
preparation of their therapeutic remedies. The aim of this study was to determine the vulture …

Hooded Vultures have suffered from dramatic population declines in recent decades owing
to anthropogenic pressures. To properly address this threat, the sociocultural perspectives …

Background Populations of vultures in Africa have experienced a rapid decline over recent
decades, with some species suffering losses of more than 90%. Various forms of human …

In recent decades, African vulture populations have experienced a distressing decline, with
certain species plummeting by over 90%. This decline can largely be attributed to various …

This research was aimed at determining the ethno-ornithological knowledge of three
Mushere villages close to the Dulu Forest, Nigeria to determine whether this might hold …

A student once asked me,“What are birds for?” Somewhat taken aback, I replied,“What are
you for?” Although my answer may have gotten me out of a lengthy debate, the question led …

In this chapter I develop themes of scholarly information related to the research topic to
inform a holistic understanding and give foundation to the study. The literature review is …