An animal of the ringneck species was found in the Jóquei Club neighborhood unable to return to its habitat and received assistance from the Environmental Inspectorate. Disclosure/City Hall of Praia Grande A ringneck (Psittacula krameri), an exotic bird originating from Asia and Africa, was rescued by the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) in a square in São Vicente, on the coast of São Paulo. The animal, also known as the collared parakeet, was located on Thursday (16) by a resident of the Jóquei Club neighborhood. She found the bird lying on the ground in Praça Jorge Amado and contacted the corporation by calling 153. ?Click here to follow the g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. Despite being in good health, the bird was unable to return to the environment safely. Teams from the GCM Environmental Inspectorate carried out the rescue following protocols to guarantee the integrity of the animal. After the team's evaluation, with the support of the WikiAves website, the bird was identified. The species is known for its predominantly green plumage and long tail. In adult males, there is a dark ring around the neck, a feature that gave rise to the English name ("ring-neck").
Exotic bird found on the floor of a square on the coast of SP is rescued and donated
An animal of the ringneck species was found in the Jóquei Club neighborhood unable to return to its habitat and received assistance from the Environmental Inspectorate. Disclosure/City Hall of Praia Grande A ringneck...
In Brazil, the animal is not naturally included in the wild fauna. Breeding and commercialization are permitted when carried out by breeders authorized by environmental agencies. Bird was donated According to the City of São Vicente, there is no health risk related to the case registered in the municipality. However, exotic animals can cause environmental impacts if they are released into the wild. As it is a foreign species, the bird was destined for donation, in accordance with the procedures adopted by the municipality for this type of occurrence. The destination of the bird was not informed, but in these cases they are sent to authorized institutions or breeders. The advice in cases of wild or exotic animals found at risk is not to attempt to capture them. The population must contact the GCM by calling 153 so that the Environmental Inspectorate can provide assistance. VIDEOS: g1 in 1 minute Santos
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