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- Title
Anthropogenic Material in Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Nests Causes Voltage Drops in Electrical Transmission Lines in Argentina.
- Authors
Martínez-Miranzo, Beatriz; Lekuona, Ainhoa; García-Urdangarin, Beñat; Gallego, Diego; Sarasola, José Hernán
- Abstract
This article discusses the presence of anthropogenic material in Crested Caracara nests in Argentina and its impact on electrical transmission lines. The study found that the material in the nests caused voltage drops and intermittent power outages by bridging the air gap between the transmission pylons and the energized conductors. The anthropogenic material identified in the nests included baling twine and electric fence rope. The article emphasizes the need to properly discard anthropogenic materials to prevent negative consequences for power companies, the population, and biodiversity. The given text is a list of references cited in a research article about the materials found in Crested Caracara nests in Argentina. The references include studies on nest building behavior, the use of anthropogenic nest substrates, and the impact of bird-related power outages. The article highlights the presence of human-made materials in the nests and the potential consequences of these materials for the birds and the power infrastructure. The references provide a range of perspectives on the topic, including economic costs, mitigation strategies, and the use of unmanned aircraft systems for assessment.
- Subjects
ELECTRIC potential; ELECTRIC lines; BIRD nests; COLONIAL birds; ENVIRONMENTAL research
- Publication
Journal of Raptor Research, 2024, Vol 58, Issue 2, p249
- ISSN
0892-1016
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3356/JRR-23-00037