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Conservation of the eastern imperial eagle by decreasing human-caused mortality in the Pannonian Region (PannonEagle Life)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2022,

...irs by 2014. The Pannonian biogeographical region (which includes all of Hungary and parts of Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia and Ukraine) now holds some 220 pairs of this priority raptor species (Annex 1 of the EU Birds Directive). However, this small population is still vulnerable. Predator persecution, especially from illegal poisoning, is the main threat for the eastern impe ...
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Energy in the land - power lines and conservation of priority bird species in Natura 2000 sites (LIFE ENERGY)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Background The problem of collisions with electricity power lines has been identified as a significantly negative threat to endangered bird species, including the lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus), eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) and Saker falcon (Falco cherrug), in Slovakia. Prevention of such collisions has not been part of any conse ...
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CONSERVATION OF FALCO VESPERTINUS IN THE CARPATHIAN BASIN (REDFOOT)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Background The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), which is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive, has a recorded population of 2 372 to 2 861 pairs in the EU. Some 1 000-1 100 pairs are in Hungary (as recorded in 2009) and a further two are in Slovakia (2010). In Slovakia, unsuitable management practices, including the improper application of che ...
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Conservation of Aquila pomarina in Slovakia (APOMARINA_SK)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

Background The lesser spotted eagle (Aquila pomarina) is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive. This raptor favours areas 100-900 metres above sea-level that contain a rich mosaic of woodland, meadows, fields, pastures, marshes and a well-developed network of watercourses. Its breeding range is restricted mostly to Europe (central, eastern and southeas ...
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Conservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia (Falco cherrug B-H-R-S)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Background The Saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a globally threatened species that is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive. Hungary and Slovakia are home to some 47% of the European population (c. 450 pairs). Thanks to EU financial support, this population has stabilised and is increasing; while the European and global population is still decreasing. R ...
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Conservation of Falco cherrug in the Carpathian basin (Falco cherrug-Hu/SK)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Sep 30, 2010,

Background The Saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a very rare and threatened species in Europe. The total European breeding population was, until recently, estimated at 450 pairs. Hungary and Slovakia hold about 40% of this population. Therefore, the conservation of the population in the Carpathian basin in these two countries was crucial to the survival of ...
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Conservation of Otis tarda in Slovakia (OTISSK)

Start date: Jan 7, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

Background The population of the great bustard (Otis tarda) is highly fragmented across Europe, Morocco and Asia. The greatest part of the world's breeding population (50%) is now found in the Iberian Peninsula, followed by Russia, Turkey and the Hungarian basin. Several small, partly isolated populations also live in different central European countries. ...
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Conservation of Aquila heliaca in the Carpathian basin (AQUILA HELIACA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2003, End date: Aug 31, 2007,

Background The imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) is a rare and declining raptor species of steppes, open plains and foothills. Its last remaining stronghold in Europe outside the former Soviet Union is the Carpathian basin of Hungary and Slovakia. Therefore, the conservation of the Slovak population is crucial for the survival of the species in Europe. The ...
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