Chile confirms return of resident tricahue parrot after 15 years

Park rangers at Rio Clarillo National Park, located in Pirque in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, have confirmed an active nesting site of the tricahue parrot. It is the first documented resident population in more than 15 years, marking a development for biodiversity monitoring in central Chile, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.

The finding was triggered by a report from a nearby resident, which led to field inspections by the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF). Researchers identified a nesting area in a ravine close to the El Principal sector, confirming that the species is not only passing through but remaining and breeding within the protected area.

The tricahue parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus bloxami) is classified as an endemic subspecies in Chile, with conservation statuses ranging from Vulnerable to Endangered across different regions. Experts underline that its return to Rio Clarillo indicates improved habitat conditions suitable for reproduction and long-term presence.

Authorities have reiterated the importance of maintaining safe distances from wildlife to support successful breeding and long-term conservation outcomes.