Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge Reference Source / Northern Aplomado Falcon

Source Population: What's This?
Captive
Captive Breeding? What's This?
Yes
Population Established: What's This?
Yes
Bred For Reintroduction? What's This?
Yes Reference Source
Source Facility: What's This?
World Center for Birds of Prey
Facility Type: What's This?
NonZoo
Reference Source
Captive Population Size: What's This?
Not Located Reference Source
Captive Population Status: What's This?
Not Located Reference Source
Notes: What's This?
REASON FOR DECLINE: somewhat unknown. Hypothesize that loss of habitat, change in habitat regimes,or poisoning of prairie dogs (and thus other food sources) may be responsible. FACILITY TYPE: Can visit facility, but primary purpose is for breeding.
Data submitted by: What's This?
Jade McGill