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Systematic framework
ROYAL ALBANELLA
ALBANELLA REALE - DistributionThe royal harrier it is a widespread species as a breeder in central and northern Europe and Asia and, with a distinct subspecies, in North America. The populations of Northern and North-Eastern Europe are completely migratory, while those of Central and Western Europe are partially migratory; the wintering areas are located in western and southern Europe, in North Africa and in the Middle East. The Asian populations of Royal harrier they winter from the Anatolian Peninsula to eastern China and Japan. ALBANELLA REALE - Where he livesTHERoyal harrier it frequents environments with prevalently herbaceous vegetation: steppes, moors, post-cultural grasslands, pastures, wetlands. ROYAL ALBANELLA - FoodTHERoyal harrier it feeds mainly on mammals and small birds, and in a smaller percentage of reptiles and invertebrates. ROYAL ALBANELLA - BehaviorExcept in the breeding season, the royal hen it tends to be gregarious and in the evening more individuals gather in common dormitories on the ground among the herbaceous vegetation. He is a good flier and spends a lot of time on the wing. The harrier hunts in flight at low altitude, grabbing the prey on the ground or flying away in the case of birds and insects; occasionally stalking from rather low perches. ROYAL ALBANELLA - ReproductionReproductive period ofRoyal Harrier: lays eggs between the end of April and June; one brood a year. ALBANELLA REALE - Status and conservationThe species ofharrier in Europe it has an unfavorable conservation status and is considered vulnerable. In fact, in recent decades there has been a significant decrease in the number of populations and a contraction of the area mainly due to environmental transformations. ROYAL ALBANELLA - Protection level Bonn Convention, annex II: species in respect of which international agreements are required for its conservation and management. |
SEA EAGLE Presence in Italy Species extinct as breeder in Italy towards the middle of the last century and currently reported with erratic immature individuals Status and conservation The species in Europe has an unfavorable conservation status and is considered rare. Level...
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