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Stavros Xirouchakis

Status Laboratory Teaching Staff
E-mail sxirouch@nhmc.uoc.gr
Phone No. +302810393292
Office Γ214 (White Buildings, Knossou Campus)

Research interests

  • Ecology and Management of predatory & agricultural species
  • Seabird Ecology
  • Environmental policy

Education

  • 2007: Postdoctoral research in Predator Management. Department of Biology, University of Crete – Department of Environment, University of the Aegean / Biodiversity Laboratory
  • 2002: Doctora Thesis, Department of Biology, University of Crete. Knowledge subject: Management of marine & terrestrial biological resources. Title: “The ecology of the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus fulvus Hablizi, 1783) on the island of Crete”
  • 1993: Master’s Degree in Wildlife Management & Pest Control, Department of Applied Zoology, School of Zoological & Microbial Sciences, University of Reading, UK
  • 1990: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Department of Biology, University of Athens

Recent Publications

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2024 Aspects of Breeding Performance of Scopoli’s Shearwater

Karris, G., Xirouchakis, S., Poirazidis, K., Voulgaris, M.-D., Tsouroupi, A., Sfenthourakis, S., Giokas, S. (2024) Aspects of Breeding Performance of Scopoli’s Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea): The Case of the Largest Colony in Greece. Diversity , 16, 150

2023 Methods to detect spatial biases in tracking studies caused by differential representativeness of individuals

Morera-Pujol, V., Catry, P., et all (2023) Methods to detect spatial biases in tracking studies caused by differential representativeness of individuals, populations and time. Diversity and Distributions 29(1), 19-38

2023 Home range of the Dalmatian pelican in south-east Europe.

Georgopoulou, E., Alexandrou, O., Manolopoulos, A. Xirouchakis, S., Catsadorakis, S. (2023) Home range of the Dalmatian pelican in south-east Europe. Eur J Wildl Res , 69, 41

2023 DISPERSAL MOVEMENTS AND HOT SPOT

Xirouchakis S., Damianakis K., Kardamaki A., Anagnostopoulou A. (2023) Dispersal Movements and Hot Spot Areas of Juvenile Bonelli's Eagles on the Island of Crete, Greece. Raptors Conservation, 2, 76-77

2023 Brood sex ratio variation of a colonial raptor, the Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae).

Xirouchakis, S.M., Botsidou, P., Baxevani, K., Andreou, G., Tsaparis, D. (2023) Brood sex ratio variation of a colonial raptor, the Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae). Animal Behaviour., 195, 93-106.

Short CV

Stavros Xirouchakis (1965) studied Biology at the University of Athens/Greece (1990), acquired an MSc degree with distinction at the University of Reading/ UK (1993) on Wildlife Management & Pest Control and a PhD degree (2002) on Environmental Biology – Management of Marine & Land Biological Resources at the University of Crete/ Greece.

His post-doctoral research was on the colony dynamics and space use of the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) at the Biology Department of University of Crete and the Biodiversity Conservation Laboratory at the Department of Environmental Studies/ University of the Aegean/Greece.

He has been involved in more than 20 research projects related to raptor ecology and conservation, has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers and have attended more than 80 international and national conferences with oral and poster presentations.

He is working at the Natural History Museum of Crete since 1998 and as a Laboratory Academic Staff of the School of Sciences and Engineering of the University of Crete since 2004.

Bio CV

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2023 Διατήρηση ειδών προτεραιότητας της θαλάσσιας μεγαπανίδας σε Ελλάδα και Ιταλία

Conservation of priority species of marine megafauna in Greece and Italy P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis Duration: 4/7/2023 – 30/6/2029 Funding: European Commission / European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (706,200.00 €)

2023 Αποκατάσταση και Βελτίωση του Οικότοπου Προτεραιότητας 9370* Δάση Φοινίκων του γένους Phoenix

Restoration and Improvement of Priority Habitat 9370* Palm groves of Phoenix
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 4/7/2023 – 30/6/2028
Funding: European Commission / European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (427,893.00 €)

2022 Παροχή υπηρεσιών τεχνικής και συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης για την οικολογική αποτύπωση των χερσαίων περιοχών του Δήμου Σητείας για τη διατήρηση της ορνιθοπανίδας

Provision of technical and advisory support services for the ecological mapping of land areas of the Municipality of Siteia for the conservation of avifauna
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration:
1/12/2022 - 31/1/2024
Funding: Development Organisation of Siteia (OAS) (29,500.00 €)

2021 Πρόγραμμα λειτουργίας παρακολούθησης ταϊστρών για αρπακτικά πτηνά στις περιοχές Αστερούσια-Κόφινα και ΝΑ Ψηλορείτη στην Κρήτη

Programme for the Operation and Monitoring of Feeding Stations for Raptors in the areas of Asterousia – Kofinas and SE Psiloritis in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 21/9/2021 - 31/12/2024
Funding: ENEL Green Power Hellas Α.Ε. (26,423.28 €)

2021 LIFE-IP 4 NATURA (LIFE16 IPE/GR/000002) Ολοκληρωμένες δράσεις για τη διατήρηση και διαχείριση των περιοχών του Δικτύου Natura 2020, των ειδών, των οικοτόπων, και των οικοσυστημάτων στην Ελλάδα

LIFE-IP 4 NATURA (LIFE16 IPE/GR/000002): Integrated actions for the conservation and management of Natura 2000 areas, species, habitats and ecosystems in Greece
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 27/7/2021 - 30/6/2023
Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) (24,027.99 €)

2020 Πρόγραμμα παρακολούθησης των Επιπτώσεων στην Ορνιθοπανίδα από τη λειτουργία αιολικών σταθμών παραγωγής Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας

Monitoring Programme of the Effects on Avifauna from the operation of Wind Power Plants
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration:
1/12/2020 - 31/12/2021
Funding: ENEL Green Power Hellas Α.Ε. (20,882.64 €)

2019 Πρόγραμμα περιβαλλοντικής παρακολούθησης – Post Rat eradication (Παρακολούθηση μετά την εξάλειψη)

Environmental monitoring programm (Post rat eradication monitoring)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration:
1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020
Funding: Nature Conservation Consultants NCC Ltd. (10,663.71 €)

2019 Πρόγραμμα λειτουργίας και παρακολούθησης ταϊστρών για αρπαχτικά πτηνά στις περιοχές Αστερούσια-Κόφινα και ΝΑ Ψηλορείτη στην Κρήτη

Operation and monitoring program of feeding stations for birds of prey in the areas of Asterousia-Kofinas and SE Psiloritis in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration:
1/4/2019 - 28/2/2021
Funding: ENEL GREEN POWER HELLAS ΑΕ (15,576.02 €)

2017 Δημιουργία Δικτύου Εθελοντών Περίθαλψης & Υποδομών Α’ Βοηθειών  για την άγρια πανίδα σε Κρήτη και Αθήνα

Creation of a network of volunteers & First Aid infrastructures for Wildlife in Crete & Athens
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 8/3/2017 - 30/6/2022
Funding: Leventis Foundation (45,000.00 €)

2017 Βελτίωση πράσινων υποδομών σε αγροτικά οικοσυστήματα: επανασύνδεση φυσικών περιοχών μέσω αντιμετώπισης του κατακερματισμού οικοτόπων» LIFE+ Φύση και Βιοποικιλότητα-LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575

Improvement of green infrastructure in agroecosystems of Crete – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 Life IGIC
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 18/12/2017 - 31/12/2022
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (50,089.95 €)

2015 Καινοτομίες ενάντια στα δηλητηριασμένα δολώματα – Πρόγραμμα After Life

Innovations against the Illegal Use of Poisoned Baits – "After-LIFE IAP" Project (LIFE09 NAT/ES/000533)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 27/3/2015 - 30/6/2021
Funding: A.G. Leventis Foundation (77,700.00 €)

2014 Καινοτόμες δράσεις ενάντια στην παράνομη χρήση δηλητηριασμένων δολωμάτων στην Κρήτη

Innovation actions against illegal use of poisoned baits in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 7/18/2014 - 12/31/2019
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (105,818.83 €)

2013 Καταγραφή και Παρακολούθηση των Πτηνών της Οδηγίας 79/409/ΕΟΚ και Άλλων Προστατευόμενων Ειδών στον Εθνικό Δρυμό Σαμαριάς

Registration and Monitoring of Birds of Directice 79/409/EEC and Other Protected Species in the National Park of Samaria
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/6/2013 - 30/3/2019
Funding: BIOSFAIRA - Society for the Study and Management of Natural and Human Environment (40,013.54 €)

2011 Χαρτογράφηση Ζωνών Αποκλεισμού για την Βιώσιμη Εγκατάσταση Αιολικών Πάρκων με Έμφαση τις Ζώνες Αρπακτικών

Mapping of Exclusion Zones for the Sustainable Wind Farms' Installation with Emphasis on Zones for Raptors
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 12/7/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: Technical University of Crete (TUC) (20,037.63 €)

2010 Καινοτόμες Δράσεις για την Αντιμετώπιση της Παράνομης Χρήσης Δηλητηριασμένων Δολωμάτων σε Μεσογειακές Πιλοτικές Περιοχές της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης» (LIFE09 NAT/ES/000533)

Innovative Actions against Illegal poisoning in EU Mediterranean Pilot Areas (Partner)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/10/2010 - 31/10/2014
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (434,370.00 €)

Research papers

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2024 Aspects of Breeding Performance of Scopoli’s Shearwater

Karris, G., Xirouchakis, S., Poirazidis, K., Voulgaris, M.-D., Tsouroupi, A., Sfenthourakis, S., Giokas, S. (2024) Aspects of Breeding Performance of Scopoli’s Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea): The Case of the Largest Colony in Greece. Diversity , 16, 150

2023 Methods to detect spatial biases in tracking studies caused by differential representativeness of individuals

Morera-Pujol, V., Catry, P., et all (2023) Methods to detect spatial biases in tracking studies caused by differential representativeness of individuals, populations and time. Diversity and Distributions 29(1), 19-38

2023 Home range of the Dalmatian pelican in south-east Europe.

Georgopoulou, E., Alexandrou, O., Manolopoulos, A. Xirouchakis, S., Catsadorakis, S. (2023) Home range of the Dalmatian pelican in south-east Europe. Eur J Wildl Res , 69, 41

2023 DISPERSAL MOVEMENTS AND HOT SPOT

Xirouchakis S., Damianakis K., Kardamaki A., Anagnostopoulou A. (2023) Dispersal Movements and Hot Spot Areas of Juvenile Bonelli's Eagles on the Island of Crete, Greece. Raptors Conservation, 2, 76-77

2023 Brood sex ratio variation of a colonial raptor, the Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae).

Xirouchakis, S.M., Botsidou, P., Baxevani, K., Andreou, G., Tsaparis, D. (2023) Brood sex ratio variation of a colonial raptor, the Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae). Animal Behaviour., 195, 93-106.

2022 When necessary data are missing: Evaluating a threat collection protocol for the Bonelli’s eagle Aquila fasciata on Crete (Greece).

Kardamaki, A., Georgopoulou, E., Anagnostopoulou, A., Kontogeorgos, G., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) When necessary data are missing: Evaluating a threat collection protocol for the Bonelli’s eagle Aquila fasciata on Crete (Greece). Alauda, 90(4), 63-69.

2022 Solanou, M., Trypidaki, E., Georgopoulou, E., Damianakis, K., Kardamaki, A., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) Selection of Nesting Habitat and Insular Niche Separation

Solanou, M., Trypidaki, E., Georgopoulou, E., Damianakis, K., Kardamaki, A., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) Selection of Nesting Habitat and Insular Niche Separation of Two Sympatric Aquila Species. Diversity, 14(12), 1136

2022 Models of poisoning effects on vulture populations show that small but frequent episodes have a larger effect than large but rare ones.

Tsiakiris, R., Halley, J. M., Stara, K., Monokrousos, N., Karyou, C., Kassinis, N., Papadopoulos, M., Xirouchakis, S. M. (2022) Models of poisoning effects on vulture populations show that small but frequent episodes have a larger effect than large but rare ones. Web Ecol., 21, 79–93.

2022 Black Kites wintering in Europe: estimated number, subspecies status, and behaviour of a bird wintering on Crete and Turkey.

Literak, I., Rehakova, V., Xirouchakis, S., Škrabal, S. (2022) Black Kites wintering in Europe: estimated number, subspecies status, and behaviour of a bird wintering on Crete and Turkey. European Zoology Journal. European Zoological Journal, 89, 1271-1284.

2022 Arriving depleted after crossing of the Mediterranean: obligatory stopover patterns underline the importance of Mediterranean islands for migrating birds.

Barboutis, C., Navarrete, E., Karris, G., Xirouchakis, S., Fransson, T., Bounas, A. (2022) Arriving depleted after crossing of the Mediterranean: obligatory stopover patterns underline the importance of Mediterranean islands for migrating birds. Anim. Migr., 9, 27–36.

Books - Chapters in Books

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2019 Estimating the Potential Mortality of Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) Due to Wind Energy Development on the Island of Crete (Greece).

Xirouchakis, S. M., Armeni, E., Nikolopoulou, S., Halley, J. (2019) Estimating the Potential Mortality of Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) Due to Wind Energy Development on the Island of Crete (Greece). In R. Bispo, J. Bernardino, H. Coelho, & J. Lino Costa (Eds.), Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts. (pp. 205-222.). Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05520-2_13

2018 Environmental Law and Society: Raising Awareness for the prosecution of wildlife crimes and environemental responsibility in areas of the NATURA 2000 Network in Crete (in greek).

Probonas, M., Xirouchakis, S., Baxevani, K., Georgopoulou, E. (2018) Environmental Law and Society: Raising Awareness for the prosecution of wildlife crimes and environemental responsibility in areas of the NATURA 2000 Network in Crete (in greek). In M. Samatas, D. Mylonakis, M. Dafermos, & A. Kastellakis (Eds.), Operational Conference ‘Crete in the 21st Century: Problems, Challenges, and Prospects for Society, Economy, Politics and Health’, 1-2 December, Rethymno, Crete, Greece )ISBN: 978-960-635-020-7). (pp. 459-477.). Athens: Pedio Publishing

2017 Wildlife damage prevention technical brochure (in greek).

Xirouchakis, S. (2017) Wildlife damage prevention technical brochure (in greek)., (pp.31.) ARCTUROS; Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete

2016 Technical guide for damage prevention from wildlife species (in greek).

Georgiadis, L., Bousbouras, D., Karamanlidis, A., Probonas, M., Xirouchakis, S. (2016) Technical guide for damage prevention from wildlife species (in greek)., (pp.128.), ARCTUROS; Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete, ISBN: 978-960-367-038-4.

2015 Birdwatching in NATURA 2000 network areas on Crete. A birwatching guide (in greek and in english).

Xirouchakis, S., (Probonas, M. Coordinator). (2015) Birdwatching in NATURA 2000 network areas on Crete. A birwatching guide (in greek and in english)., (pp.48.), Region of Crete, Heraklion

2013 Status of vultures in Greece.

Sidiropoulos, L., Tsiakiris, R., Azmanis, P., Galanaki, A., Stara, K., Kastritis, Th., Konstantinou, P., Kret, E., Skartsi, Th., Jerrentrup, H., Xirouchakis, S., Kominos, Th. (2013) Status of vultures in Greece. In J. Andevski (Eds.), Vulture Conservation in the Balkan Peninsula and Adjacent Regions. 10 Years of Vulture Research and Conservation. (pp. 20-23.). Vulture Conservation Foundation

2010 Identification and mapping of sensitive bird areas to wind farm development in Greece (in Greek).

Dimalexis, A., Kastritis, T., Manolopoulos, A., Korbeti, M., Fric J., Saravia, V., Xirouchakis, S., Bousbouras, D. (2010) Identification and mapping of sensitive bird areas to wind farm development in Greece (in Greek)., (pp.126.), Athens, Greece: Hellenic Ornithological Society

2009 Haliaeetus albicilla (in greek).

Alivizatos ,Ch., Chandrinos, G., Tsougkrakis, I., Xirouchakis, S. (2009) Haliaeetus albicilla (in greek). In A. Legakis, & P. Maragou (Eds.), The Red Data Book of the Endangered Animals of Greece (in greek). (pp. 247-248). Athens: Greek Zoological Society

2009 Gypaetus barbatus (in greek).

Xirouchakis, S. (2009) Gypaetus barbatus (in greek). In A. Legakis, & P. Maragou (Eds.), The Red Data Book of the Endangered Animals of Greece (in greek). (pp. 248-249). Athens: Greek Zoological Society ISBN: 978-960-85298-8-5

2006 Mountainous Crete (in english and in greek).

Xirouchakis, S., Probonas, M., Grivas, C., Avramakis, M. (2006) Mountainous Crete (in english and in greek)., (pp.78.), Natural History Museum of Crete, ISBN: 960-367-018-9; ISBN: 960-367-019-7

Announcements at Conferences

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2023 Remote sensing oriented Nature

Probonas, M., Baxevani, P., Damianakis, K., Antaloudaki, E., Xirouchakis, S. (2023) Remote sensing oriented Nature-Based Solutions towards a new life for Drylands (NewLife4Drylands / NL4D): Restoration Plan for Asterousia Mountains’ area -Poster Presentation- 11th Conference of the Hellenic Ecological Society, 4-7 October 2023, Patras

2022 Population status of the Bonelli’s eagle (Aquila fasciata) in Greece & Cyprus -Oral presentation-.

Kardamaki, A., Tsiopelas, N., Hadjistyllis, H., Damianakis, K., Sidiropoulos, L., Kassinis, N., Navarrete, E., Anagnostopoulou, A., Dimalexis, A., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) Population status of the Bonelli’s eagle (Aquila fasciata) in Greece & Cyprus -Oral presentation-. 15th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, 12-15 October 2022, Mytilini, Greece.

2022 Impact assessment study of wind energy infrastructure spatial planning on large birds of prey of Greece: the case of the Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata) on the Aegean archipelago, western Peloponnese and Crete-Oral presentation-.

Anagnostopoulou, A., Kardamaki, A., Damianakis, K., Tsiopelas, N., Dimalexis, A., Sidiropoulos, L., Tsiakiris, R., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) Impact assessment study of wind energy infrastructure spatial planning on large birds of prey of Greece: the case of the Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata) on the Aegean archipelago, western Peloponnese and Crete -Oral presentation-. 15th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, 12-15 October 2022, Mytilini, Greece.

2022 Dispersal movements of juvenile Bonelli’s eagles (Aquila fasciata) from Greece. Preliminary results as revealed from satellite telemetry (poster presentation).

Tsiopelas, N., Evangelidis, A., Kardamaki, A., Damianakis, K., Anagnostopoulou, A., Sidiropoulos, L., Navarrete, E., Dimalexis, A., Mayrose, A., Xirouchakis, S. (2022) Dispersal movements of juvenile Bonelli’s eagles (Aquila fasciata) from Greece. Preliminary results as revealed from satellite telemetry (poster presentation). 15th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions. Mytilini, 12-15 October 2022.

2021 When necessary data are missing: threat collection protocol for Bonelli’s eagle -Oral presentation-.

Kardamaki, A., Georgopoulou, E., Kontogeorgos, G., Xirouchakis, S. (2021) When necessary data are missing: threat collection protocol for Bonelli's eagle -Oral presentation-. Symposium Aigle de Bonelli, Montpellier, 23-24 Sept 2021, France.

2021 Using species distribution modelling to reveal potential nesting sites of Bonelli’s eagle on the island of Crete -Poster presentation-.

Anagnostopoulou, A., Georgopoulou, E., Kontogeorgos, G., Kardamaki, A., Damianakis, K., Xirouchakis, S. (2021) Using species distribution modelling to reveal potential nesting sites of Bonelli's eagle on the island of Crete -Poster presentation-. Symposium Aigle de Bonelli, Montpellier, 23-24 Sept 2021, France.

2021 Temporal variation of sex ratio in a colony of Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae) -Oral presentation-.

Xirouchakis, S., Tsaparis, D., Baxevani, K., Kotoulas G., Botsidou, P. (2021) Temporal variation of sex ratio in a colony of Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae) -Oral presentation-. 10th HELECOS Conference, On line, October 14-17 2021, Ioannina, Greece. p.60.

2021 Restocking of the Griffon vulture population (Gyps fuvlus) in Cyprus with individuals from Crete (in greek).

Kassinis, N., Papazoglou, C., Xirouchakis, S., Probonas, M., Papadopoulos, M. (2021) Restocking of the Griffon vulture population (Gyps fuvlus) in Cyprus with individuals from Crete (in greek). 10th HELECOS Conference, On line, October 14-17 2021, Ioannina, Greece.

2021 Remote sensing – oriented nature-based solutions towards a new life for drylands (NewLife4Drylands) -Poster presentation-. (online)

Damianakis, K., Baxevani, K., Georgopoulou, E., Xirouchakis, S., Probonas, M. (2021) Remote sensing - oriented nature-based solutions towards a new life for drylands (NewLife4Drylands) -Poster presentation-. (online) 10th HELECOS Conference, On line, October 14-17 2021, Ioannina, Greece. p. 160

2021 International cooperation and urgent actions for the restoration of the last viable vulture population in west Greece -Oral presentation-.

Tsiakiris, R., Ganoti, M., Stoynov, Ε., Peshev, H., Vasilakis, D., Deligianis, G., Kazazou, A., Kasvikis, I., Koutsogianni, K., Mamasis, D. Palaios, N., Panagiotopoulou, M., Pergantis, F., Rousopoylos, G., Selimas, I., Stara, K., Xirouchakis, S. (2021) International cooperation and urgent actions for the restoration of the last viable vulture population in west Greece -Oral presentation-. 10th HELECOS Conference, On line, October 14-17 2021, Ioannina, Greece. p.83.

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