Study says, species of Harpy eagles could be under greater threat ANI | Updated: Jan 27, 2021 23:05 IST
Plymouth, [UK], January 27 (ANI): A research led by scientists of the University of Plymouth estimates the current distribution of the species of one of the most spectacular birds- Harpy eagles are possibly overestimating the range size.
Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet s most spectacular birds. They are also among its most elusive, generally avoiding areas disturbed by human activity. Therefore, already having vanished from portions of its range and listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as being Near-Threatened .
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Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet s most spectacular birds. They are also among its most elusive, generally avoiding areas disturbed by human activity - therefore already having vanished from portions of its range - and listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as being Near-Threatened .
However, new research led by the University of Plymouth (UK) suggests estimates of the species current distribution are potentially overestimating range size.
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