Goals:
Our goals are to complete first-ever studies on the little-known New Guinea Harpy Eagle and develop local capacity for raptor research and conservation through student support and training.
Background:
The New Guinea Harpy Eagle is one of the least known raptors in the World, found only on the island of New Guinea. Its forest habitat is subject to logging, mining, harvesting and other human impacts, and the species itself is hunted in parts of its range where its feathers are used for adornment in traditional ceremonies. Despite its large size, neither its basic biology nor population status are known. From an ecological standpoint, this species is similar to the four other large crowned forest eagles which we are studying on other continents, including the Crested and Harpy Eagles of the Neotropics, the Crowned Eagle of the African mainland, and the Philippine Eagle. It is expected that a detailed study of the New Guinea species could clarify its conservation status, generate ecological data of comparative interest to the other species, and also promote local conservation capacity in Papua New Guinea.
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Location Note:
Papua New Guinea
Species involved
- New Guinea Harpy Eagle — Harpyopsis novaeguineae
People involved in this project:
Cooperating Partners:
- Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area
- Papua New Guinea Country Program
- Wildlife Conservation Society
Combined Federal Campaign # 10639
