The status of cranes in Africa in 2005

Beilfuss, Richard D.; Dodman, Tim; Urban, Emil K.

doi:10.2989/ostrich.2007.78.2.11.91

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“…It is believed the cranes move among sites (Beilfuss et al, 2003(Beilfuss et al, , 2007), but we lack data to understand whether these movements are regular, how many birds are involved, and what conditions trigger these movements. Again, coordinated cross-boundary regional studies are needed.…”

Section: Scales Of Conservation Actionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Data collated from the National Biodiversity Data Bank in Uganda (publication in preparation) indicate that the species may have declined by more than 70% since the 1970s. Existing estimates suggest a decline of about 30%-40% in Kenya between 1994and 2004(Beilfuss et al, 2007. These data are particularly significant since Uganda and Kenya are believed to hold 60%-70% of the species' entire population.…”

Section: Grey Crowned Cranementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Once considered the most secure crane species in Africa, the wild population of Grey Crowned Cranes has been reduced by 50%-75% over the last 45 years (Beilfuss et al, 2007, http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/ speciesfactsheet.php?id=2785). More recent surveys in East Africa indicate the decline could be much greater.…”

Section: Grey Crowned Cranementioning

confidence: 99%

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A global overview of cranes: status, threats and conservation priorities

Harris¹,

Mirande²

2013

Chinese Birds

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This paper reviews the population trends and threats for the 15 species of cranes, and comments on conservation priorities for the family as a whole. Cranes occur on five continents, with greatest diversity in East Asia (nine species) and Sub-Saharan Africa (six species). Eleven crane species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List, including one species Critically Endangered, three species Endangered, and seven species Vulnerable. Of the four species of Least Concern, population sizes for the Demoiselle (Anthropoides virgo) and Brolga (Grus rubicunda) are not well known but these species are declining in some areas. The Sandhill (G. canadensis) and Eurasian Cranes (G. grus) are the most abundant cranes and have rapidly increased in part due to their flexible selection of foraging habitats and use of agriculture lands and waste grain as a food source. Status for six species -Grey Crowned (Balearica regulorum), Blue (Anthropoides paradise), Black-necked (G. nigricollis), Red-crowned (G. japonensis), Sandhill, and Siberian (G. leucogeranus) -are summarized in more detail to illustrate the diversity of population shifts and threats within the crane family. A crane threat matrix lists the major threats, rates each threat for each species, and scores each threat for the crane family as a whole. Four of the five greatest threats are to the ecosystems that cranes depend upon, while only one of the top threats (human disturbance) relates to human action directly impacting on cranes. Four major threats are discussed: dams and water diversions, agriculture development, crane trade, and climate change. Conservation efforts should be strongly science-based, reduce direct threats to the birds, safeguard or restore habitat, and strengthen awareness among decision makers and local communities for how to safeguard cranes and wetlands. Especially for the most severely threatened species, significantly stronger efforts will be needed to incorporate our understanding of the needs of cranes and the ecosystems they inhabit into decisions about agriculture, water management, energy development and other human activities.

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Section: Scales Of Conservation Actionmentioning

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Section: Grey Crowned Cranementioning

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A global overview of cranes: status, threats and conservation priorities

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Mirande²

2013

Chinese Birds

102

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“…It's population is declining across its home range and it is even disappearing in some countries (Meine and Archibeld, 1996;Williams et al, 2003;Boereet al, 2006;Beilfuss et al, 2007;Harris and Mirande, 2013). It is predicted that the population decline will continue in the future due to habitat loss and trapping of cranes for domestication (IUCN, 2012).…”

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Community knowledge, attitude and practice towards black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina L.) conservation in Chora Boter district of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

Gemeda¹,

Aticho²,

Feyessa³

et al. 2016

J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.

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The black crowned crane is one of the six crane species found in Africa with population declining and considered as vulnerable species. Understanding the knowledge, attitude and practices of local people is important in conservation of black crowned crane. A survey study was conducted in Jimma zone, Chora Boter district in southwestern Ethiopia between February to November 2015 with the aim to investigate knowledge, attitude and practices of the community on the conservation of black crowned cranes. Data was collected through field observation, questionnaire survey (n=105) and focus group discussions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, Chi-square test and tabulation were employed to analyze the quantitative data. Qualitative data were analyzed and interpreted thematically. The result of the study revealed that the number of black crowned cranes in the area varies with seasons. Maximum of 273 black crowned cranes were counted in the dry season and less number in the wet season. Most of the respondents, 73% perceived that the population of black crowned crane around Chalalaki wetlands is increasing. The majority of the respondents, 93.3% confirmed that the black crowned crane is not a crop pest and only few, 6.7% claimed that they damage crops mainly maize. The results showed that community knowledge, attitudes and perception on Black Crowned crane conservation were significantly difference. The study also revealed that there is less human-crane conflict but the local community is exploiting the Chalaleki wetland, which will threaten the black crowned cranes. Therefore, to overcome the problem capacity building and awareness creations should be conducted within short period of time. Moreover, action researches should be designed to promote participatory conservation of black crowned cranes and wetland.

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“…Des parties de vautours sont utilisées en médecine traditionnelle dans le nord du Nigeria, ce qui alimente un commerce régional avec les pays voisins (Saidu & Buij 2013 (Beilfuss et al 2007) mais aussi à cause de l'utilisation de certaines parties du corps de l'animal dans la médecine traditionnelle . Williams et al (2003) (Dupain et al 1996).…”

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Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

Grainger¹,

Hibert²,

Vliet³

2015

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The status of cranes in Africa in 2005

Cited by 32 publications

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A global overview of cranes: status, threats and conservation priorities

A global overview of cranes: status, threats and conservation priorities

Community knowledge, attitude and practice towards black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina L.) conservation in Chora Boter district of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

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