birds

Experience nature at the private reserve “Punta del Agua”, San Luis

The 'Punta del Agua' Reserve is a private venture dedicated to the conservation of native forest and local fauna. Located near Luján, close to the Majada River, it offers a safe haven for animals against human predation. Main Attraction: Biodiversity Biodiversity is...

San Juan: Operation against illegal bird trade

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the San Juan Police, carried out an operation to rescue 20 yellow cardinals that were destined for illegal trade in the province. After being rescued, these birds were sent to a local...

A population of burrowing parrots in Patagonia faces habitat destruction.

At the cliffs of El Cóndor resort, in Viedma, Río Negro province, the largest colony of barranquero parrots in the world is located. This area, recently declared a Municipal Natural Reserve, is crucial for protecting against bird trafficking. Research and Discoveries A...

The yellow thrush and the challenging mission of its preservation

The yellow cardinal is one of the many native species of South America, which can be found in this country, specifically in the northwest provinces of Argentina such as Entre Ríos, Corrientes, and Misiones. However, these birds are in...

First complete skull of a Mesozoic bird discovered

An international team, including a scientist from the CONICET, discovered in Brazil a complete and well-preserved 80-million-year-old bird skull fossil. This finding provides valuable information about the evolution of the skull and brain of modern birds and has been highlighted...

Bird watchers set record: documented 7800 species in one day.

Birdwatchers reached a new record a few weeks ago. Last Saturday, October 12th, people from 201 countries achieved a historic milestone. They documented 7800 bird species in a single day, equivalent to over 70% of all known species on the...

Bird Rescue in San Luis: 18 birds saved and recovering at a Conservation Center

San Luis successfully carried out a wild bird rescue thanks to the joint work between the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Environmental Police. Thus, they saved 18 specimens, who are currently recovering at a Wildlife Conservation Center. There...

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What is “biomethane”, the energy source from agri-food waste

There are many research projects underway to find new sources of energy. This is the case of "biomethane", a...