Seabirds Threat
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor
Vulnerable
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Southern African Range:
Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe -
Area of Occupancy:
49,000 km2 -
Population Estimate:
40,000 to 55,400 adults -
Population Trend:
Fluctuating with recent increase -
Habitat:
Coastal lagoons, flooded salt pans, salt works -
Threats:
Low breeding frequency and success, water abstraction from breeding sites, toxins, pesticides, collisions with fences and power lines, disturbance by aircraft
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