INTRODUCTION
Raptors such as eagles, hawks, falcons, harriers, buzzards, and vultures are predatory birds found throughout the globe except the Antarctica region . Globally, 37% of raptor species are thought to be on the verge of extinction. The countries with the most threatened species are Indonesia, Tanzania, Sudan, and Kenya . 102 different species of raptors can be found in Kenya, with 14% of them threatened globally . Raptors have been chosen with respect to being a potentially useful substitute species on behalf of all biodiversity ; because they are found at the apex of environmental food chains, they serve as custodians of climate change by warning of potential human-induced effects on biodiversity . Along with their highly dynamic habitats, the selection of raptors as an umbrella species for species diversity is because of their variety of prey across the food chain . With the exception of vultures, raptors are generally well-liked by the overall population and extensively studied by scientists due to their appeal and recognition functioning as flagship species for harnessing resources to safeguard and conserve biodiversity in totality
Historical trends and recent assessments of raptor populations in Kenya show a plummet of more than 50% over 40 years . Fourteen of Kenya’s 102 raptor species are listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List . These species are highlighted in table 1.