Endangered vultures killed by power lines in Korfi

On September 30, 2026, one vulture was found dead and another severely injured near medium-voltage power poles in the Korfi region of Cyprus. These latest casualties, attributed to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) network, bring the total number of incidents in this specific area to seven, consisting of six confirmed deaths and one severe injury.

The Game and Fauna Service has stated that these power poles were identified as high-risk zones for local birdlife as early as the beginning of 2025, long before the first fatality occurred. Despite prior warnings and various interventions implemented by authorities, the infrastructure remains dangerous to the endangered vulture population. The Service emphasized that the dangers were known and communicated well in advance, yet the mortality rate continues to rise.

Conservationists and the Game and Fauna Service continue to highlight the ongoing threat posed by the electrical infrastructure to this strictly protected species. Further protective measures are being demanded to mitigate risks and prevent further losses to the population in the Korfi area.