3 thoughts on “Tibetan Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon harmani)”
It has been clearly stated above that its “Continuing decline in mature population” is UNKNOWN; the “trends of subpopulation structure” is also UNKNOWN; further its “Area of occupancy” is UNKNOWN, then how can one recommend its down-listing to Least Concern from Near Threatened?
The question here is approach. In the past such issues were decided in meetings where physical attendence was required. One had the opportunity to feel after directly hearing in face to face meeting. Now these are done theoretically on paper, solely based upon certain criteria without actual field assessment or feelings from the field; where often the actual message cant be felt.
For example, the Endangered Greater Adjutant is now down-listed to, I think NT purely on the basis of theoretical approach. I pointed out that its nesting trees are on the decline, an unknown numbers are getting killed inadvertently. Yes, owing to efforts its conservation measures have improved to some extent but does that mean that it should be down-listed immediately? Are garbage dumps with all its toxic materials safe for the birds? Are all its nesting trees safe? Are birds safe against electrocution?
Our motto is to assign Conservation Status to various species so that the governments and others concerned can give proper conservation attention and preserve them, if we frequently change their status with key aspects as UNKNOWN then it is going to harm the interest of actual conservation.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 3 May 2024. We will now analyse and interpret all information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 3 May 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 13 May 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
It has been clearly stated above that its “Continuing decline in mature population” is UNKNOWN; the “trends of subpopulation structure” is also UNKNOWN; further its “Area of occupancy” is UNKNOWN, then how can one recommend its down-listing to Least Concern from Near Threatened?
The question here is approach. In the past such issues were decided in meetings where physical attendence was required. One had the opportunity to feel after directly hearing in face to face meeting. Now these are done theoretically on paper, solely based upon certain criteria without actual field assessment or feelings from the field; where often the actual message cant be felt.
For example, the Endangered Greater Adjutant is now down-listed to, I think NT purely on the basis of theoretical approach. I pointed out that its nesting trees are on the decline, an unknown numbers are getting killed inadvertently. Yes, owing to efforts its conservation measures have improved to some extent but does that mean that it should be down-listed immediately? Are garbage dumps with all its toxic materials safe for the birds? Are all its nesting trees safe? Are birds safe against electrocution?
Our motto is to assign Conservation Status to various species so that the governments and others concerned can give proper conservation attention and preserve them, if we frequently change their status with key aspects as UNKNOWN then it is going to harm the interest of actual conservation.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 3 May 2024. We will now analyse and interpret all information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 3 May 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Preliminary proposal
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 13 May 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.