Laura Bies Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 The American Bird Conservancy recently petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate the Eastern population of Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) as a distinct population segment and to list that population as either threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. According to the petition, the current population is around 5,000 birds and is genetically distinct from other Golden Eagle populations in the U.S. Eastern Golden Eagle are not known to breed in the U.S.; many of the birds in this population nest in Quebec, Canada. ABC is concerned about the effects of wind energy projects on the Golden Eagle, among other threats. While no population of Golden Eagles has ever been listed under the ESA, the birds are already protected by both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Read more from ABC here. About the Ornithological Council The Ornithological Council is a consortium of scientific societies of ornithologists; these societies span the Western Hemisphere and the research conducted by their members spans the globe. Their cumulative expertise comprises the knowledge that is fundamental and essential to science-based bird conservation and management. The Ornithological Council is financially supported by our ten member societies and the individual ornithologists who value our work. If the OC’s resources are valuable to you, please consider joining one of our member societies or donating directly at Birdnet.org. Thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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