Executive Summary
Introduction Scope, structure, and objectives of the plan Rationale for the action plan Relevance of the action plan to general biodiversity conservation Cracid Specialist Group activities, strategy, and history Symposia and workshops Cracid Specialist Group publications Other activities related to cracid conservation Cracid natural history Evolution and ecology Biogeography, distribution, and habitat association The role of cracids in ecosystems Cracids as biological indicators of ecosystem health Socio-economic importance of cracids Sustainable use Potential for ecotourism Taxonomic definitions used in this action plan Threats to cracids Hunting pressure Habitat destruction Lack of knowledge Action needed to secure the future of wild cracids
Conservation Strategy and Species Accounts Threatened species Threatened subspecies
Country and Regional Priorities Country priorities Regional priorities
General Conservation Recommendations General research and conservation General research Education and alternative resources Reserves Laws and communication Taxonomic research Ortalis Penelope Pipile Mitu mitu Crax rubra Subspecies of monotypic genera/species Priority field projects Brazilian region Southwestern South America region Mesoamerica region Northern South America region Avicultural priorities Cracid symposia and workshops
Long and Short-term Conservation Strategies Short-term programs for immediate implementation Long-term programs to be developed in the future
References
Appendices Taxonomic reference list: the Family Cracidae Endemic species and subspecies of cracids and their CSG conservation status Cracid species and subspecies priorities Cracid species listed by country Cracid projects seeking full or partial funding Cracid Specialist Group policy statement Cracid Specialist Group members IUCN Red List categorie
