ICNF and GNR investigate deaths of 17 red kites in Almeida
There are suspicions of deliberate poisoning of the species, which is protected and classified in Portugal as Critically Endangered with regard to breeding pairs.

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There are suspicions of deliberate poisoning of the species, which is protected and classified in Portugal as Critically Endangered with regard to breeding pairs.

About 20 red kites were found dead on Monday in Leomil, near Almeida in the Guarda district. Forensic investigations are now underway by the Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) and the National Republican Guard (GNR).
