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Birds of prey are magnificent, powerful creatures, with a mystique all their own. They play an essential role in Caribbean ecosystems. Sadly, however, their significance as the only native terrestrial predators in the region is often underestimated and misunderstood. Hispaniola Program Director at The Peregrine Fund, Marta Curti, is one of those conservationists who believe …