INTRODUCTION
Raptors such as eagles, hawks, falcons, harriers, buzzards, and vultures
are predatory birds found throughout the globe except the Antarctica
region . Globally, 37% of raptor species are thought to be on the verge
of extinction. The countries with the most threatened species are
Indonesia, Tanzania, Sudan, and Kenya . 102 different species of raptors
can be found in Kenya, with 14% of them threatened globally . Raptors
have been chosen with respect to being a potentially useful substitute
species on behalf of all biodiversity ; because they are found at the
apex of environmental food chains, they serve as custodians of climate
change by warning of potential human-induced effects on biodiversity .
Along with their highly dynamic habitats, the selection of raptors as an
umbrella species for species diversity is because of their variety of
prey across the food chain . With the exception of vultures, raptors are
generally well-liked by the overall population and extensively studied
by scientists due to their appeal and recognition functioning as
flagship species for harnessing resources to safeguard and conserve
biodiversity in totality
Historical trends and recent assessments of raptor populations in Kenya
show a plummet of more than 50% over 40 years . Fourteen of Kenya’s 102
raptor species are listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or
Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List . These species are highlighted in table
1.