Title
Assessment of Raptor Trade in Afghanistan - A Short Visit to Mazar-e-Sharif.
Author(s)
Ostrowski, S., A.M. Rajabi and H. Noori.
Abstract
High numbers of hawks and falcons are trapped and sold onto the Gulf countries for the sport of falcony every year. This has led to a decline in numbers of certain bird species particularly the Saker falcon, Peregrine falcon and Gyr falcon. Afghanistan is a known breeding ground and migratory destination for these birds, and Mazar-e-Sharif city in the north is a center for wildlife trade. This investigative report was conducted by the WCS Ecosystem Health Team and provides much-needed knowledge on the occurrence and extent of the raptor trade in Afghanistan gleaned through interviews with traders.
Keywords
Raptor trade, falconry, hawks, Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh, illegal wildlife trade, disease transmission, hunting, trapping
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