Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) in Serbia
Nikola Stojnić, Institute for Nature Conservation of Vojvodina Province 03.-05.10.2013, Bratislava VII International Conference on the Conservation of the Eastern Imperial Eagle
Distribution of Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) in Serbia
Distribution of Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) in Fruska gora region
Breeding site
Tree on the border of mature and young forest on hills
Solitary tree in lowland
Table 1. Breeding success of Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) in Serbia (number of chicks)
Fruska gora
Lowlands
Kalin potok
Papratski do
Srneci potok
Siget
2005.
1
1
-
-
2006.
1 or 2
1
?
-
2007.
2
1
1
-
2008.
1
1
1
-
2009.
2
1
-
-
2010.
0
0
-
?
2011.
2
0
-
1
2012.
0
0
-
0
2013.
1
-
-
1?
Potential nesting sites
Prey Most important prey is Souslik (Spermophillus citellus), followed by Feral Pigeon (Columba livia domestica), Raven (Corvus corax), Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus), Long-Eared Owl (Asio otus) and Rook (Corvus frugilegus). Occasionally, prey can be Fox (Vulpes vulpes), Mole (Talpa europaea), Magpie (Pica pica), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Hedgehog (Erinaceus concolor) and Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni). Souslik Wild Boar
Fox
Mole
Feeding site
Rarely visited, mostly one or two birds. Occasional conflicts for food with White Tailed Eagles, Ravens and Foxes.
Threats
Traffic collision
Habitat destruction Shooting
Conservation measures
Artificial nest posture
Revitalization of hunting site
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