In an encouraging announcement for the conservation of Peruvian wildlife, eight chicks of the white-winged pigeon (Penelope albipennis) have hatched at a conservation center in Olmos, Lambayeque. This species, considered critically endangered and a symbol of the dry forest in the northern part of the country, has seen significant progress in its survival efforts.
Jhon Pérez Uriarte, a representative of Crax Perú, emphasized the importance of this achievement. “Each new individual represents an opportunity to ensure the continuity of this bird in a context where its natural population is small,” he stated. The incubation of the eggs is carried out under strict temperature and humidity conditions to ensure the proper development of the chicks.
The work of the center is not limited to captive breeding. Crax Perú also promotes environmental education programs to raise awareness among local communities about the situation of the white-winged pigeon. This approach aims to protect the species in its natural habitat, where it faces threats such as habitat loss and illegal hunting.
With these recent births, the population of white-winged pigeons under human care exceeds 90 individuals. This figure strengthens conservation efforts and is reported to entities such as the National Forestry and Wildlife Service, ensuring the monitoring of the species, as we reported in this note.
