The Fridays endangered species article - we focus on a species of Asiatic owl that is listing near endangered. Status: Vulnerable. Identified in 1851 the species is scientifically known as Bubo philippensis. The species is commonly known as the Philippine Eagle-Owl one of Philippines ionic osprey species. The specie was identified by Dr Johann Jakob Kaup (April 10, 1803 - July 4, 1873) whom was a German naturalist. A proponent of natural philosophy, he believed in an innate mathematical order in nature and he attempted biological classifications based on the Quinarian system. Endemic to the Philippines only its quite unfortunate the species of osprey may be re-listed as endangered or even critically endangered within the next five years to ten years [evaluations of the species habitat is currently proposed/underway]. Populations have continued to plummet over the past decade concerning ourselves dearly. The population size is preliminary estimated to fall into the band 2,500-9,999 mature individuals. This equates to 3,750-14,999 individuals, rounded here to 3,500-15,000 individuals. Philippines eagle owl is listed on Appendix II - Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species Wild Flora and Fauna commonly known as (Cites)... Conservation actions that are currently proposed for the species to try and [reduce] further declines are to conduct further fieldwork using playback and to establish the species [new] current distribution and status. Further keys sites for the species to be reintroduced/introduced into are also planned. Improvement of habitat protection measures in existing areas where the species is currently well populated. Further captive breeding within captive breeding zoos is also planned soon to ensure species survival and future protection (should) the Philippines eagle owls populations plummet any further. Conservation teams are planning to input nest cameras too, to study the species biology and raise interest of the countries most popular yet threatened owl. Extensive lowland deforestation throughout its range will inevitably have had a major and continuing deleterious effect on its population. On Luzon, forest cover in the Sierra Madre has declined by 83% since the 1930s and illegal logging is common at two sites from where there are recent records. A substantial proportion of remaining lowland forest in the Philippines is leased to logging concessions, and mining applications pose an additional threat. Local pressures at Rajah Sikatuna National Park (Bohol), a key site, include illegal tree-cutting, agricultural expansion and soil erosion. Typhoons on Catanduanes in 1987 and 1996 destroyed large areas of forest. Hunting may be an additional threat. Thank you for reading. Dr Jose C. Depre Environmentalist and Botanical Scientist. [email protected] speakupforthevoiceless.org international-animalrescue-foundation.org.uk saynotodogmeat.net saynotodogmeatevents.info [email protected] fundingafricanasianwildlife.fr International Animal Rescue Foundation International Animal Rescue Foundation World Action South Africa International Animal Rescue Foundations sister organisation created last year needs your support. Say No To Dog Meat.Net are currently raising donations to help build and restore their Viet Nam Pet and Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Clinic. Every little helps, no matter how small or how big. You will receive an automated electronic receipt and youll be emailed by our Australian Directors on projects upcoming and the 4th April 2015 international Demo. Please donate here today https://facebook/SayNoToDogMeat/app_117708921611213 Thank you
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:43:17 +0000
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