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A banded Philippine Eagle perched on a branch facing away from the camera but turning its head to look back.

The Conservation Status of Island Raptors

Of the world’s 561 raptor species, 161 are found only on islands—and while island raptors face higher extinction risks than other birds of prey, they are among the most poorly studied. A new paper...
Julio Gallardo leaning against a rocky ruin and looking up at the surrounding rainforest.

The People of The Peregrine Fund: Julio Gallardo

In rural Mexico in the late 1990s, a chance viewing of a documentary featuring our founder Tom Cade would change the life of a 14-year-old boy. Inspired to become a raptor biologist, Julio Gallardo has...
A mockup of a stack of four copies of the new book "State of the World's Raptors" sitting on a shelf.

New Book: State of the World’s Raptors

Our Executive Vice President of Science and Conservation Dr. Christopher McClure has been busy leading the creation of a new book: State of the World’s Raptors. This groundbreaking book provides an...
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The People of The Peregrine Fund: Carolina Granthon

A veteran of our propagation team, Carolina Granthon is now a key member of our science team, helping guide our conservation efforts worldwide using adaptive management. Read on to hear Carolina explain...
A Snowy Owl perched on a small mound surrounded by tundra

New Analysis Supports Snowy Owl as Vulnerable

Speaking of Arctic predators, the Snowy Owl has been listed as Vulnerable since 2017, and a new population analysis supports this conservation listing. The results show the owl’s population has declined by...