Flamingo Greater (Phoenicopterus roseus) killed by power line – Cape West South Africa

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Flamingo Greater (Phoenicopterus roseus) killed by power line – Cape West South Africa

On the Salt Pans road near Cape Agulhas (Latitude: S 34°43.574′ Longitude: E 19°54.944′) we spotted this recently dead bird close to power lines that, despite discs on the cables to warn birds, this Flamingo must have collided with fatal results.  It was immediately reported to the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology of University of Cape Town.

  • Species:Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
  • Bird Type:Adult killed by overhead power lines
  • FamilyFlamingo (Phoenicopteridae)
  • Date Taken20160202
  • Location:Cape Agulhas
  • Area:Southern Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA05401af Flamingo Greater (hit power line) 1 Cape Agulhas Saltpans Southern Cape RSA Feb16 PH3_2157
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