He Black vulture (AeGypius Monk) It is an endangered detective bird on the Iberian peninsula that has been introduced again in different regions for the past two decades With the aim of overcoming the decline that this species experiences because of the anthropogenic actions that threaten it.
It has The largest old world vulture title and is one of the largest and toughest birds of prey in the world, with a degree that extends almost 3 meters. Unfortunately the vulture Black has had to deal with a strong decrease in his European habitats, but there is good news on the horizon.
Thanks to one Blooming Spanish population returns this impressive species to regions from all over Europe, from Portugal and France to Bulgariahope for the survival and revival of this majestic being
Black vulture revival
Paco is The name with which they were baptized by a popular mood on social networks for the black vulture released in ExtremaduraImportant region for preserving the species in Spain, carried out by the organizational campaign for the Wild World (Amus) and the Endesa Foundation. It is a bird that “not only represents a new chance for the species, but also a public presentation of an ambitious, rigorous and impact project,” they have indicated.
On the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day, the project presented that It wants to mark more than 20 black vultures with GPS emitters in different parts of the national territory, making monitoring and monitoring possible. In addition, each copy will be subject to an exhausting sanitary control, with special attention to the detection of contaminants such as heavy and pesticide metals, which guarantees their wells and contributes to the preservation of the species.
Paco is The first of the vultures released in an area with optimum food conditions and exposure to low threatsthat facilitates the adjustment of the sample to the natural environment, which is also installed a GPS device to perform a detailed monitoring of its movements, to identify potential risks and obtain valuable data to strengthen the strategies to guarantee the future of this area.
“This project, tailored to our new strategy for the period 2024-2027, will enable us to collaborate with reference entities in The protection of endangered species, such as the black vulture, And work directly together in the preservation of the natural heritage of our country, “said the head of the biodiversity projects in Endesa Foundation, Juan Ignacio Ferrer.
Paco released in Extremadura
For his part, the director of Amus, Álvaro Guerrero Mayo, He explained that the black vulture is the emblem of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most representative species of extremadura. These types of projects, which combine scientific research and direct action on the territory, are of fundamental importance for their protection and to consolidate extremadura as a reference in the preservation of large necrofag prey birds, he said.
The work of Veld is supplemented with toxicological analysis, research use studies and a cooperation network between autonomous communities. “For the first time we focus on obtaining information throughout the country, especially aimed at adult people, which is a technical and scientific challenge of great value,” added the technical coordinator of Amus, Alfonso Godino Ruiz.
The Liberation of De Zwarte Gier is part of the new biodiversity strategy of the Endesa Foundation that will be carried out in the coming three years with an investment of 2.2 million euros The focus on two large areas: the protection of emblematic species in danger of extinction and the ecological recovery of important ecosystems. EFE / ECOTICIA.COM