Goals:
Research and Conservation of the Grenada Hook-billed Kite
Background:
Grenada, a small island 35 km long by 10 km wide, has the endangered and endemic Grenada Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus mirus) which is poorly known and historically with a small population reported mainly from the southern drier area of the island estimated at 10-30 birds from 1970-1990.
Final Summary:
Population estimated at 50-75 birds from surveys conducted from 2000-2006. Kites bred from May to November at the start of the rainy season. Of 32 breeding attempts (2000-2006) 18 young fledged from 16 successful nests with a total of 0.6 young fledged per attempt and overall nest success was 50%. Kites were also recorded nesting in the wetter mountainous forested habitat in the inner region of Grenada.
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Location Note:
Grenada is the southernmost island of the Lesser Antilles.
Species involved
- Hook-billed Kite — Chondrohierax uncinatus
People involved in this project:
Cooperating Partners:
- Grenada Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Division
Combined Federal Campaign # 10639
