Defining Collision Risk: Lesser Flamingo <i>Phoeniconaias minor</i> Power Line Collision Sensitivity and Exposure for Proactive Mitigation

Defining Collision Risk: Lesser Flamingo <i>Phoeniconaias minor</i> Power Line Collision Sensitivity and Exposure for Proactive Mitigation

Lesser Flamingos <i>Phoeniconaias minor</i> regularly collide with power lines in South Africa. Attaching light-emitting markers to overhead wires seems to be an effective mitigation measure; however, the cost of these devices is prohibitive of large-scale installation. Spatial predictio...

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Main Authors: Mattheuns D. Pretorius, Tamsyn L. Galloway-Griesel, Lourens Leeuwner, Michael D. Michael, Kaajial Durgapersad, Kishaylin Chetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Birds
Subjects:
bird flight diverters
habitat suitability
Lesser Flamingo
power line collisions
risk exposure
risk sensitivity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/4/4/27

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