Male Red-footed falcon arrived for treatment at Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre

Male bird from the rare species Red-footed falcon arrived as a patient at the Green Balkans Wildlife Rescue Centre.

The bird has a broken humerus and is currently in Rescue Centre’ resuscitation. An external fixation bandage have been made on the fracture which will help the bone recovery, and the falcon is under constant medical supervision and medication treatment with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs.

The prognosis for the outcome of the treatment is good, but there is always possibility for the wing not to fully recover at extent which allows the bird to be released into the wild consequently. If this happen, he will most likely remain as a permanent patient in the visitors corner of the Rescue Centre.

Red-footed Falcon is a rare species in Bulgaria and is protected by the Biodiversity Act, so efforts for the rescue and protection of every single individual are of utmost importance.