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Unregulated hunting is a particular problem for some species

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BirdLife International () Unregulated hunting is a particular problem for some species. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 01/10/2023

Key message: Overexploitation has already caused extinctions and remains a significant threat today

Case studies

Assessing the scope and scale of illegal killing and taking of birds in the Mediterranean
Harvesting seabirds
Illegal hunting is causing the decline of belochel (Micronesian Imperial-pigeon) in Palau
Mapping of global threats using the IUCN Red List reveals hunting and trapping is the most prevalent threat to birds
Overexploitation is a threat to many large and conspicuous bird species
Sought-after species face rapid declines
The Red List Index for utilised bird species illustrates their deterioration in status
Unregulated hunting is a particular problem for some species
Unsustainable exploitation of birds is most prevalent in Asia