A serious case of wildlife possession in Colombia made headlines around the world. Authorities in Sevillano, in the municipality of Ciénaga, managed to rescue 14 pink flamingos and nine seagulls that were being held in a house.
According to reports,...
Although parrots and parakeets occasionally appear in the news, they represent only a fraction of the species that inhabit Argentina.
There are 398 known species of parrots, parakeets, lovebirds, macaws, cockatoos, and parrotlets worldwide, of which 26 live in Argentina.
Threats...
In the heights of South America, one can see soaring one of the largest and most majestic birds in the world: the Andean condor.
With a wingspan that can reach up to three meters, this imposing animal moves over the...
In 1928, the newspaper La Razón, with the support of the Asociación Ornitológica del Plata, organized a survey in primary schools to choose the national bird. The rufous hornero (Furnarius Rufus), a small bird known for its nest that...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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...
