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Topics – European Raptors Conference
The topics will focus on the European birds of prey and will likely include:
- populations – current status and trends
- conservation – approaches and techniques
- falconry techniques and role of falconers in birds of prey conservation
- breeding sites
- genetics – including taxonomy
- contaminants
- diseases
- electrocution of birds of prey – a global challenge
- ringing and marking – benefits, risks and
- movements – dispersal, habitat use and migration studies
- threats – human persecution, poisoning, collisions
- sustainable use
- conservation icon – international collaboration and cooperation