Inspection rescues 95 birds, applies R$ 400,000 in fines, and arrests breeder for animal abuse in Paraná

Inspection rescues more than 90 birds living in captivity 95 wild birds were rescued and R$ 400,700 in fines were applied during an inspection operation called "Voo Livre" (Free Flight), which was carried out between Monday (15) and Thursday (18) in Guarapuava, in the central region of Paraná. The action inspected 40 amateur breeders of passerines (songbirds) and aimed to verify the regularity of keeping wild birds in captivity. During the inspections, agents identified several irregularities related to the breeding and maintenance of the animals. One of the breeders was even arrested in the act for animal abuse.

According to the Environmental Military Police, birds were found at the location kept in precarious hygienic conditions, in addition to carcasses of dead animals in different stages of decomposition sharing the same environment with live birds. Learn more below. ✅ Follow g1 Ponta Grossa and region on WhatsApp Of the 95 birds seized, 25 were immediately returned to nature and another 11 were sent to the Wild Animal Screening and Rehabilitation Center (Cetras) for evaluation and recovery.

The others remained under the responsibility of the Water and Land Institute (IAT), which also participated in the operation. Inspection rescues 95 birds, applies R$ 400,000 in fines, and arrests breeder for animal abuse PMPR The environmental agency states that the irregular maintenance of wild birds in captivity and animal abuse can cause significant impacts on the environment, compromising the reproduction of species, seed dispersal, and ecological balance. Therefore, the inspection of these stocks is considered fundamental for the protection of biodiversity and one health, highlights the coordinator of Inspection of the IAT Regional Office in Guarapuava, Caroline Rech. “In addition to ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, these actions strengthen the protection of biodiversity, promote the traceability of animals, and contribute to the conservation of natural populations of wild birds,” she stated. Read also: Murder: CEO of a millionaire franchise is reported to the Justice for ordering the killing of a director of his own company R$ 70,000 for 20 years in modern slavery? Understand why a farmer's compensation to an elderly couple only considered 5 years and excluded the woman 'Perpetual adoration': Nuns who live behind bars in Paraná take turns praying 24 hours a day Inspection rescues 95 birds, applies R$ 400,000 in fines, and arrests breeder for animal abuse PMPR Songbirds, the passerines Passerines are songbirds, such as thrushes and canaries, for example.

Amateur breeders are not authorized to sell them; they can trade and breed the animals, participate in singing tournaments, but they cannot commercialize them. To keep them in captivity, there are rules to follow, such as: all animals must be native in captivity, all must be banded (identified individually), and the breeder must keep the information about the birds updated in the state system.

If the breeder no longer has interest, conditions, or availability to care for the animals, they can transfer and/or donate the birds to another duly registered amateur breeder, upon registration of the transfer in the Amateur Bird Breeding Activity Control and Monitoring System (SisPass) or contact the IAT to seek a regular solution. Man was arrested in the operation An amateur breeder duly registered in SisPass, a resident of the Guará District, was arrested on Tuesday (17). The Environmental Police state that they found "serious crimes of animal abuse against wild fauna" at the residence, where birds were found kept in precarious hygienic conditions, in addition to carcasses of dead animals in different stages of decomposition sharing the same environment with live birds. "Three surviving birds — a blackbird and two siskins — were rescued and sent to CETRAS/UNICENTRO for veterinary care.

The inspection also seized equipment used in the illegal capture of wild birds. Given the facts, the person responsible was taken to be charged for the crimes of animal abuse and capture of wild animals," says the corporation. Most watched videos on g1 Paraná: Read more news on g1 Campos Gerais and Sul.