Notas acerca de las guacamayas (Psittacidae: Ara) introducidas en el municipio de Medellín, Colombia

Author(s):
Lara-Vásquez, C.E.; Castaño-Rivas, A.M.; Jonker, R.M.V.
Published
2007
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

In the 90s, organizations in charge of wildlife management in Medellín, released macaws (Psittacidae: Ara) in the city. We report Ara severa, A. chloroptera and A. macao in the city. A group of eight individuals, belonging to the latter two species was observed flocking together in the urban area of Medellin. Nest site availability is limited because of urban expansion and logging of old dangerous trees. These macaws are out of their natural range but have shown considerable adaptability. Strategies to manage wildlife in this urban area have been limited. Further work is needed to guarantee the continued survival of these macaws.

Date issued
2007-02-15
Language
English
Is part of
Boletín Sociedad Antioqueña de Ornitología (2007), Vol. XVII, no. 02, p. 104-110
hdl
1887/22106