Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves

Festivals

15 October, 2010

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ProAves’ objective to conserve wild birds in Colombia, carries out three Bird festivals each year, through out the country and with the support of local communities, with the aim to demonstrate the importance and richness of our biodiversity and the influence mankind has in Nature’s equilibrium.

The festivals are:

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Migratory Bird Festival

In order to ensure the survival of migratory birds in Colombia, ProAves develops this festival with local communities in key areas for migratory birds.

 

 

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Blue-billed Curassow Festival

This festival is carried out in Boyacá aiming to preserve Blue-billed Curassow Crax alberti, endemic and unfortunately endangered species of Colombia.

 

 

 

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Festival developed in the San Andrés Island, as part of the festival carried out in Colombia and in 23 countries of the Caribbean Region.

 

 

 

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Threatened Parrots Festival

Threatened Parrots Festival is a massive event that takes place in the second half of each year to preserve the species of parrots found in any state of threat.

 

 

 

 

 

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