Spatial distribution
Raptors can be found throughout Kenya, but they are most prevalent in the south-western and central regions. The northern and western regions of the nation only have a small population. The Martial eagle had the largest realized niche range at approximately 49,169 km2, followed by the Bateleur at approximately 43,576 km2, the Steppe eagle at approximately 29,018 km2, and the Secretary bird at approximately 28,826 km2. The Southern ground hornbill had the smallest realized niche range, measuring approximately 4,145 km2.The Steppe Eagle’s projected realized niche was in South-western Kenya, extending to South-central, and some species were found in Kenya’s Southern region, giving it the widest projected distribution. The Southern ground hornbill has the least distribution, with a projected niche primarily in Kenya’s south-western region (Fig. 2).