Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia

by Rewilding Chile
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Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia
Releasing Rehabilitated Condors in Patagonia

Summary

Four condors are about to embark on a life-changing journey in Patagonia! These majestic birds were transported from a Rehabilitation Center in Santiago to Patagonia National Park for acclimation before their imminent release. Chicoco, a 3-year-old male, suffered bait poisoning in Central Chile. Bagual, a 2-year-old male, arrived as a chick from Villa O'Higgins. Cuyen and Eclipse were born in the center. Now, all four of them stand ready to spread their wings and thrive in the Patagonian sky.

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Challenge

With a ten-foot wingspan, the Andean condor is the largest flying bird on earth and is listed as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List as they have faced significant population declines in recent years due to human action. This emblematic species of Chile and the Andean cultures plays a KEY ECOLOGICAL ROLE as a scavenger, accelerating the process of returning nutrients and energy to the system, keeping the ecosystem clean, and providing a healthy habitat for both humans and other animals.

Solution

The release of these rehabilitated condors will allow them to return to where they belong, contribute to a better understanding of their behavior, and promote greater awareness of this species within the community. A team of specialists will monitor the birds before and after they are released via satellite transmitters. The project will be complemented with intense education and divulgation activities with the condor as the main theme for children and adults.

Long-Term Impact

Increasing public awareness and understanding of the ecological role of condors are essential to their protection. Through research, monitoring, and dissemination of the ecological value of the condor, we seek to promote public policies and involve local communities to conserve this critical species for the Patagonian Ecosystems and prevent us from adding more names to the list of species on the brink of extinction.

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Rewilding Chile

Location: Puerto Varas, Los Lagos - Chile
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Puerto Varas , Los Lagos Chile

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