Cyprus’ endangered birds to be protected by new EU-backed project

Six organisations have joined forces to protect three of Cyprus’ most iconic birds of prey through a new EU co-funded conservation programme aimed at tackling the main threats driving their decline.

The long-term project focuses on safeguarding the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), Bonelli’s eagle (Aquila fasciata) and the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) by addressing the leading causes of mortality, including poisoned bait, electrocution and collisions with electricity infrastructure...