Birds of Prey Found Dead or Injured in Niigata Prefecture

Abstract

During the period from October 1971 to March 1985, 2654 birds of 166 species were injured and brought for medical treatment to the Niigata Prefectural Government Bird Hospital. In order to get the official permission for making skins, 1727 birds of 98 species were reported as found dead from April 1978 to March 1985.
Among these birds, 1411 individuals of 21 species were birds of prey (FALCONIFORMES and STRIGIFORMES).
Here the species of birds of prey, the localities where were found in Niigata Prefecture, and the causes of death are reported.