Submitted by
Şafak.arslan
on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:12
General Information
Resolution
49148
IUCN Constituent
Doğa Derneği (BirdLife Turkey)
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
Country
Country/Territory
Türkiye
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
Other non-IUCN related organisations
OSME
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The great bustard (Otis tarda), the heaviest flying bird and a symbol of grassland ecosystems, has experienced a sharp decline in numbers due to intensive industrial agriculture, habitat destruction, and hunting pressures. In Türkiye, it is estimated that only around 600 individuals remain, with an estimated global population of 30,000. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently upgraded the species' conservation status from Vulnerable (VU) to Endangered (EN), highlighting the urgent need for increased conservation efforts. We conducted an extensive study on the lesser-known habitats of the great bustard in Central Anatolia, identifying the presence of the species in several areas. A scientific paper detailing our findings in the Acıgöl Basin was published in the OSME Journal.
Status
On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The actions taken included conducting thorough field surveys to investigate the presence and distribution of the great bustard in Central Anatolia. These efforts have successfully documented new populations in previously unexplored regions, contributing vital data to the species’ conservation efforts. Additionally, the publication of our findings in the OSME Journal has raised awareness of the species' status and further supports the case for enhanced protection of critical habitats. This research has also informed future conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding the species' remaining populations and restoring degraded grassland ecosystems in the region.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member