Eagles, Giants of the Sky, Face the Threat of Extinction
Vulture populations in Libya are facing a severe decline due to poisoning, hunting, and habitat loss, threatening the country's ecological balance. Conservationists are calling for increased awareness to protect these birds, which play a vital role in disease control.
Why it matters
The loss of vultures poses a public health risk and disrupts local ecosystems, highlighting the need for environmental policy intervention.
Benghazi – The world marks International Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday, highlighting the vital role these birds play in maintaining ecological balance. In Libya, vulture numbers have sharply declined in recent years due to threats including poisoning, hunting, and loss of nesting habitats.
Libya is home to four recorded vulture species, including the Egyptian vulture, which has become increasingly rare after once inhabiting regions such as the Green Mountain and Nafusa Mountain. The bird is now among the country’s rarest species.
Salih Bourziga, director of the Organization for the Conservation of Wildlife and Marine Life, told the Libyan News Agency that vulture sightings in Libya are now extremely scarce. He warned that ongoing threats could further undermine their critical environmental role.
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