The Level of Risk to the Chilean Flamingos

The Chilean Flamingo is in the (near) threatened category. The main reason why Chilean Flamingos are threatened because of man. Their homes and habitat are destroyed due to construction and the waters that they live in are drained, polluted or fragmented (broken up).In the past, their tongues were rare, pickled delicacy and their feathers were wanted because of the bright vibrant colours.

Today, the Chilean Flamingos are carefully monitored, checked for dangerous diseases and their movement is tracked too. There are strict rules about anti-pollution and are enforced in the habitat of the Chilean Flamingo.They are protected by the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, which means they cannot be pursued, hunted, taken, captured, killed or sold. And the eggs, feathers or nests cannot be taken either.



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Chilean_Flamingo-Adelaide_Zoo.jpg