Raptors distribution with protected areas
Martial Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Bateleur and Secretary birds have their niche distributed outside protected areas of Central Kenya. Niche distribution for species occurring in the Southern and South western region of Kenya occur within the protected areas. Secretary bird and Martial eagle had the highest niche range occurring outside protected areas at ca. 23,320 km2 (77.57%) and ca. 37,660 km2 (76.89%) respectively. The species with most of its distribution in protected areas was the Southern ground hornbill at ca. 2, 074 km2 (50.35%) distribution in protected areas. Steppe eagle and Bateleur occurring outside protected areas was at ca. 18, 339 km2 (63.46%) and ca. 25, 436 km2 (58.55%) (Fig. 3).