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).