Long-tailed ground roller (Uratelornis chimaera)

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Threats

The main threats facing this species include clearance of habitat for firewood and charcoal production. Although this occurs on a small-scale, it is very widespread (5). Other threats include clearance for slash-and-burn agriculture, and for construction timber, as well as grazing by livestock (2). Predation by dogs is known to take place, and introduced rats may also be a problem (2). The area in which this species occurs is completely unprotected (2).

Conservation

The spiny forests of the southwest of Madagascar have been identified as the top priority region for the establishment of reserves, and recently, conservation measures have been devised with the involvement of local people. It has been suggested that a network of community conservation initiatives should be established along with a main protected area (2).