{"id":7213,"date":"2025-03-05T18:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balkandetoxlife.eu\/?p=7213"},"modified":"2025-03-05T18:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:10:17","slug":"poison-is-still-widespread-in-europe-and-has-a-huge-biodiversity-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balkandetoxlife.eu\/mk\/2025\/03\/05\/poison-is-still-widespread-in-europe-and-has-a-huge-biodiversity-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Poison is still widespread in Europe \u2013 and has a huge biodiversity impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive study on Raptor Poisoning in Europe provides a continental-wide overview of the impacts of illegal poisoning of raptors, including vultures, in the last 20 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study compiled and analysed raptor poisoning incidents across 22 European countries over two decades (1996-2016). The compilation documented 3,196 poisoning events, impacting 4,437 raptors spanning 37 species.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figure-1-558x1024.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. The proportional contribution of 4437 poisoned raptors in different diet groups across Europe. For each country, the proportion of raptors in each diet group is presented.(Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe)\" class=\"wp-image-39677\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 1. The proportional contribution of 4437 poisoned raptors in different diet groups across Europe. For each country, the proportion of raptors in each diet group is presented. Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A pervasive threat to many endangered species&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main species affected were, as expected, obligate and facultative scavengers, with buzzards, eagles, vultures, and kites comprising 85% of the poisoned birds. The most frequently poisoned species included the Eurasian Buzzard (<em>Buteo buteo<\/em>, 46% of cases),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/griffon%20vulture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Griffon Vulture<\/a>&nbsp;(<em>Gyps fulvus<\/em>, 12%), White-tailed Eagle (<em>Haliaeetus albicilla<\/em>, 9%), Red Kite (<em>Milvus milvus<\/em>, 7%), and Western Marsh Harrier (<em>Circus aeruginosus<\/em>, 5%).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alarmingly, six of the species impacted are globally threatened, and 15 are experiencing global population declines, as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature\u2019s Red List.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbamates are the most detected toxins &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figure-2-1024x775.png\" alt=\"Figure 2. The annual proportion of raptors poisoned by aldicarb (n \u00bc 398 poisoned raptors), alpha-chloralose (n \u00bc250), carbofuran (n \u00bc 1589), and parathion (n \u00bc 230), 1996\u20132016, in Europe. Cases include only those with singledetections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poisoned raptors. For comparison, the number of associatedraptor poisonings associated with the unspecified cholinesterase inhibitor category (n \u00bc 96) is also shown. Lines depictthe proportions of the number of raptors poisoned each year out of the total across all years for that specific substance.\" class=\"wp-image-39678\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 2. The annual proportion of raptors poisoned by aldicarb (n \u00bc 398 poisoned raptors), alpha-chloralose (n \u00bc250), carbofuran (n \u00bc 1589), and parathion (n \u00bc 230), 1996\u20132016, in Europe. Cases include only those with single detections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poisoned raptors. For comparison, the number of associated raptor poisonings associated with the unspecified cholinesterase inhibitor category (n \u00bc 96) is also shown. Lines depictthe proportions of the number of raptors poisoned each year out of the total across all years for that specific substance. Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The study identified 41 pesticides used alone and 34 in combination in these poisoning incidents. Carbofuran and aldicarb were the most commonly detected toxins, found in 55% and 14% of single-substance poisonings, respectively, and in 57% and 18% of cases involving multiple substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figure-3-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Figure 3. Annual number of raptors poisoned by aldicarb and carbofuran in Europe, before and after their respective bans. Cases include only those with single detections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poi- soned raptors.\" class=\"wp-image-39679\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 3. Annual number of raptors poisoned by aldicarb and carbofuran in Europe, before and after their respective bans. Cases include only those with single detections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poisoned raptors. Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, over half of the poisonings with carbofuran and aldicarb occurred after these substances were banned from trade. Carbofuran was the most frequently detected poison across various raptor dietary groups. Of the 1,589 raptors poisoned solely by carbofuran, 88% were facultative scavengers (including vultures and kites).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figure-4-1024x720.png\" alt=\"Figure 4. The proportion of poisonings for rodent feeders (n \u00bc 83), obligate (n \u00bc 206) and facultative scavengers (n \u00bc 2185), and species with other diets (n \u00bc 98) as attributed to the most common poisons. Cases include only those with single detections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poisoned raptors.\" class=\"wp-image-39680\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 4. The proportion of poisonings for rodent feeders (n \u00bc 83), obligate (n \u00bc 206) and facultative scavengers (n \u00bc 2185), and species with other diets (n \u00bc 98) as attributed to the most common poisons. Cases include only those with single detections, i.e., no other substances were detected in the poisoned raptors. (Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal analysis revealed a peak in poisoning incidents during March and April, coinciding with predator control activities undertaken in several countries, and accounted for 37% of the 3,566 cases with known dates. This trend was particularly evident among facultative scavengers (e.g., Eurasian Buzzard), while other raptor groups exhibited less pronounced seasonal patterns. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figure-5-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Figure 5. Monthly proportion of raptors poisoned in (a) each of the four dietary groups (n \u00bc 4425) and (b) by themost common poisons (n \u00bc 2563). Lines depict the proportions of the number of poisoned raptors for each categoryeach month out of the total across all months for that specific category. Note that cholinesterase inhibitor falls underdata for which nonspecific analyses were conducted and could include any or all of the other compounds, which arealso cholinesterase inhibitors. (c) Monthly proportion of poisoned raptors for the most commonly reported species.(d). Monthly proportion of poisoned Eurasian Buzzard and the five most commonly reported threatened and near-threatened species. (Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.)\" class=\"wp-image-39681\" style=\"width:1191px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 5. Monthly proportion of raptors poisoned in (a) each of the four dietary groups (n \u00bc 4425) and (b) by the most common poisons (n \u00bc 2563). Lines depict the proportions of the number of poisoned raptors for each category each month out of the total across all months for that specific category. Note that cholinesterase inhibitor falls under data for which nonspecific analyses were conducted and could include any or all of the other compounds, which are also cholinesterase inhibitors. (c) Monthly proportion of poisoned raptors for the most commonly reported species.(d). Monthly proportion of poisoned Eurasian Buzzard and the five most commonly reported threatened and near-threatened species. (Buij et al. \u2013 Raptor Poisoning in Europe.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The study concludes that poisoning is still a significant threat to vultures and other raptors \u2013 indeed, it has been recognised by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.int\/raptors\/en\/publication\/multi-species-action-plan-conserve-african-eurasian-vultures-vulture-msap-cms-technical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulture Multi-Species Action Plan&nbsp;<\/a>as the main threat to vultures worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extensive use of pesticides, which is adversely affecting raptors in Europe, may have significant implications for the reduction of vital ecosystem services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the fight against wildlife crime a European priority&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raptor poisoning in Europe study demonstrates that pesticide poisoning is still widespread in Europe. This criminal practice not only affects already endangered species, but it consequently damages entire ecosystems. Even so, most poisoning incidents often go undetected. For this reason, it is crucial to alert the authorities every time someone suspects or detects such crimes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study advocates for more comprehensive monitoring of all raptor species affected by poisoning, especially those frequently reported such as Eurasian Buzzard, and for increased communication between scientists and rehabilitation groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LIFE projects like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/balkandetoxlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BalkanDetoxLIFE<\/a>\u00a0are fighting wildlife poisoning head-on. Most raptor-related projects across Europe are also dedicating efforts to tackle this threat, demonstrating how impactful it is on obligate and facultative scavengers\u2019 populations and their ecosystems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bioone.org\/journals\/journal-of-raptor-research\/volume-59\/issue-2\/jrr2373\/Raptor-Poisoning-in-Europe-between-1996-and-2016--A\/10.3356\/jrr2373.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raptor Poisoning in Europe Between 1996 and 2016: A Continental Assessment of the Most Affected Species and the Most Used Poisons \u2013 doi: 10.3356\/jrr2373&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive study on Raptor Poisoning in Europe provides a continental-wide overview of the impacts of illegal poisoning of raptors, including vultures, in the last 20 years.\u00a0 The study compiled and analysed raptor poisoning incidents across 22 European countries over two decades (1996-2016). 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