Egypt finds endangered snake eagle in New Valley during autumn migration

Egypt's Environment Ministry announced the discovery of an endangered short-toed snake eagle in New Valley governorate during the autumn bird migration season.

• The ministry found the short-toed snake eagle, an endangered migratory bird, in New Valley through its Environment Affairs Agency branch.
• Minister Manal Awad said rapid veterinary care was provided and the bird will be transferred to the Red Sea reserves' migratory bird treatment center before release.
• Awad directed the ministry to intensify monitoring on migratory bird paths and carry out a field plan against hunting violations during the season.
• Awad said raptors regulate organism populations through their role in food webs, supporting ecological balance.