"Lessons from Flaco: Preventing Fatal Bird Collisions in NYC"

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from a zoo and captivated New York City residents with his truancy and survival, was found dead in an Upper West Side courtyard. While initially thought to have died from a window collision, a necropsy revealed substantial hemorrhage in his body cavity, suggesting a fall from his perch. The article reflects on Flaco's life in captivity, the impact of human intervention on wildlife, and the ethical implications of zoos and urban environments for wild animals.