Environmental patrol seizes 15 birds kept in captivity in the West Zone

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall, through the Municipal Guard and the Municipal Department of the Environment, rescued 1 wild birds held in captivity and hunting traps in a residence in the Guaratiba neighborhood, in the West Zone of Rio, on Sunday, the 15st. The birds were taken to the Chico Mendes Municipal Natural Park, where they will be evaluated by environmental technicians and returned to the wild.

The environmental patrol received a report of hunting and captive birds at around 18:15 p.m. this Sunday and immediately went to the location to investigate, where the agents confirmed the environmental crime. In total, XNUMX birds were seized, including four canaries, four collared finches, three tizils, one curió, one tié sangue, one tico tico and one trinca ferro, in addition to hunting traps. The birds were in a few cages, some without space, and were taken directly to the Chico Mendes Municipal Natural Park, where they will be evaluated and returned to the wild.

The environmental patrol is made up of inspectors from the Municipal Department of the Environment and municipal guards from the Environmental Defense Group. The City of Rio advises the public to call the patrol by dialing 1746 if they spot wild animals in urban areas in the city of Rio or in any risky situation outside their habitat for safe rescue. Handling them is not advisable, much less trying to scare them away, as this can aggravate any injuries the animals may have. The 1746 hotline is open 24 hours a day.

 

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November 2th, 2020

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