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Parque das Aves sends jacutingas to boost Atlantic Forest
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Four birds born in Foz do Iguaçu headed for adaptation before possible release in São Paulo
Four jacutingas born at Parque das Aves in Foz do Iguaçu were sent to São Francisco Xavier, São Paulo, for adaptation and behavioral training. The action is part of the Voa, Jacutinga project, dedicated to breeding and population reinforcement of the threatened species.
The birds arrived at their destination by air transport through the Avião Solidário program of LATAM, in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums of Brazil. At Guarulhos Airport, they were received by the SAVE Brazil team, which will conduct the next preparation steps.
With this shipment, 26 jacutingas born at Parque das Aves have been allocated to population-reinforcement actions. Release into the wild is not automatic—it depends on specialized evaluation after the adaptation period.
The jacutinga is native to the Atlantic Forest and is classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The species belongs to the Cracidae family and plays an important role in the biome by feeding on fruit and dispersing seeds, contributing to forest regeneration.
The Voa, Jacutinga project received international certification from the Latin American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums in 2023. In addition to human-care breeding, the work raises visitor awareness about Atlantic Forest conservation. Revenue from Parque das Aves—ticket sales, restaurants, and the souvenir shop—funds conservation actions.
Source: Parque das Aves
https://www.parquedasaves.com.br/blog/envio-jacutingas-2026
Frequently asked questions
- Will the sent jacutingas be released into the Atlantic Forest?
- The four birds will undergo adaptation, behavioral training, and evaluation conducted by SAVE Brazil. Release is not automatic—only after this specialized monitoring will the possibility of release into the species' natural habitat be assessed.
- Why is the jacutinga important for the Atlantic Forest?
- The jacutinga plays a key role in the biome's dynamics. By feeding on fruit and dispersing seeds throughout the forest, it contributes to natural vegetation regeneration and the maintenance of ecological relationships and biodiversity.
- What is the Voa, Jacutinga project?
- It is an initiative by Parque das Aves focused on jacutinga conservation. It involves breeding birds under human care, monitoring them from birth, and collaborating with partner institutions to reinforce the species' population.
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