Rare bird’s tragic flight from Finland to Siaya

Osprey bird, a migratory bird whose refereeing ring on its leg shows it was ringed in a museum in Finland. [Courtesy]

A migratory osprey bird that flew 4,317 miles (about 6,947km) from Finland to Usalu village in Siaya County has died.

In a statement, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced the death of the bird, days after breaking the internet following its rescue on January 20, this year.