Targeted species

Perceived causes of declining populations

Frequency

Percentage (%)

Grey Crowned

Destruction of swamps (especially for rice, sugar cane and other crops)

42

41.60

Deforestation/cutting of big trees

12

11.90

Killing/hunting/disturbance

10

9.90

Migration for safer habitat and food

2

2.00

Not sure of the cause

35

34.70

Shoebills

Destruction of swamps (especially for rice, sugar cane and other crops)

19

18.80

Deforestation/cutting of big trees

7

6.90

Killing/hunting/disturbance

6

5.90

Migration for safer habitat and food

5

5.00

Not sure of the cause

64

63.40