James's Flamingo
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'''Habitat:''' South America; Found in small range in the Andes, from the southern tip of Peru through western Bolivia and northwestern Argentina to northern Chile It is found mainly on saline lakes in the high Andean plateaus, where it feeds mainly on diatoms, but it is also a partial elevational migrant which moves to lower altitude lakes in the non-breeding season. | '''Habitat:''' South America; Found in small range in the Andes, from the southern tip of Peru through western Bolivia and northwestern Argentina to northern Chile It is found mainly on saline lakes in the high Andean plateaus, where it feeds mainly on diatoms, but it is also a partial elevational migrant which moves to lower altitude lakes in the non-breeding season. | ||
| - | '''Status:''' Near threatened. Global population: 100,000 and decreasing. Up until 1986, egg collection and hunting were intensive. Loss and degradation of the habitat of the flamingo have also contributed to its decline, including the pollution and diversion of streams feeding the salt lakes. Also, levels of diatoms may be affected by climate change to the detriment of flamingo food resources. Mining activity and the associated demand for water, as well as tourism are further threats to some wetlands. | + | '''Status:''' Near threatened. '''Global population:''' 100,000 and decreasing. Up until 1986, egg collection and hunting were intensive. Loss and degradation of the habitat of the flamingo have also contributed to its decline, including the pollution and diversion of streams feeding the salt lakes. Also, levels of diatoms may be affected by climate change to the detriment of flamingo food resources. Mining activity and the associated demand for water, as well as tourism are further threats to some wetlands. |
Following the massive declines of the 20th century due to egg collection and hunting, two guards on motorcycles were employed in 1987 to protect the flamingos at the Laguna Colorada colony in Bolivia. Additionally, in 1984 a program began to protect the birds of northern Chile from mining activities. Now, young are ringed in their first year, and breeding colonies are monitored and guarded | Following the massive declines of the 20th century due to egg collection and hunting, two guards on motorcycles were employed in 1987 to protect the flamingos at the Laguna Colorada colony in Bolivia. Additionally, in 1984 a program began to protect the birds of northern Chile from mining activities. Now, young are ringed in their first year, and breeding colonies are monitored and guarded | ||
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