The State of the World’s Raptors

Raptors are in crisis. Across the globe, birds of prey face mounting threats—from habitat loss to persecution—pushing many species toward extinction. The State of the World's Raptors offers a groundbreaking framework for addressing this challenge head-on.Led by Christopher McClure, PhD, Executive Vice President of Conservation and Science at The Peregrine Fund, The State of the World’s Raptors was produced by biologists from The Peregrine Fund, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Zoological Society of London. Together, they divided the world into 14 raptor conservation regions and established science-based priorities using evolutionary distinctiveness and extinction risk. Each chapter, led by regional experts, provides on-the-ground perspectives that translate global urgency into local action.Designed to be both authoritative and accessible, this comprehensive volume bridges academic insight with critical conservation knowledge—serving biologists at every stage of their career, from graduate students developing thesis proposals to veteran field researchers seeking the most current scientific perspectives on raptor populations and ecosystems.An essential reference for conservation biologists, ornithologists, and wildlife managers worldwide—and a must-have addition to any serious biological science library. Read more