African baza  (Aviceda cuculoides)

Threats

While the African baza is never found in great abundance at any particular location, its range is so large that, even with low population densities, its population is estimated to number between 10,000 and 100,000 individuals (1) (4). Although deforestation is reducing the area of its preferred forest habitat, it appears to adapt readily to secondary forest and plantations, and can even survive in suburban gardens, hence it does not appear to be particularly at risk at present (4).

Conservation

Although there are no specific conservation measures in place for this species at present (1), it is one of the many species found within the Gamba Protected Areas Complex in Gabon (5). This collection of eight protected areas, two of which have National Park status, is helping to preserve Gabon’s unique wildlife from logging and hunting (5).

The Smithsonian Institution's Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Programme and Shell are working together to increase understanding of biodiversity and energy resource development in Gabon.
View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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