The Uruguayan government, under pressure from the agriculture, approved a plan to \"reduce the population\" of parrots.

The parakeets, also known as budgies, are concentrated in fruit-growing areas (agricultural areas with extensive fruit crops) in locations such as Canelones, Montevideo, Colonia and San José.

After producers claimed that these parrots were causing significant losses in apples, vineyards and other crops, the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) decided to move forward with an \"emergency plan\", without public consultation or a working group.

Among the authorized actions are: toxic baits placed in nests, sticky traps known as \"sticky traps\", the removal of nests on power lines, all this, with the logistical support of the Army to access nests located at high altitudes.

For the government, it's an urgent response to a desperate plea from farmers. For many experts, it's a quick fix, certainly, but it could create far more problems than it solves.

One of the most contentious issues, and one that is currently under debate, is the use of anticoagulant rodenticides. slow-acting poisons which cause internal bleeding, extreme weakness, and an agony that can last for several days. The INBA (National Institute of Animal Welfare) warned that the suffering of birds with these poisons is severe.

The most serious issue is that these poisons don't discriminate between species; dogs, cats, birds of prey—any animal can be poisoned with even the slightest contact with these \"baits.\" Any animal that consumes a poisoned parakeet can be poisoned to the point of death.

In addition to this, soil or water contamination is imminent; in fact, the plan recognizes the danger to which other species are exposed and requires burying the bodies in less than 48 hours, something quite difficult to control in practice.

Uruguay is experiencing déjà vu, as in the late 90s these lethal controls resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands of parrots… the reality is that the result was “temporary.” The population grew again.

Several factors increase the adaptation and survival of these parrots in agricultural areas. These include reforestation with eucalyptus trees, ideal for nesting, and the abundance of food provided by monocultures.

The controversy reveals institutional conflicts. Environmentalists denounced the fact that the INBA (National Institute of Fine Arts) did not participate in the process of this measure, considering that it is the agency in charge of animal welfare; the tension is palpable.

The impact of the Army's involvement reinforces the idea of a policy of elimination rather than ethical and responsible management of wildlife.

Yes. This long-standing conflict has alternative, non-lethal solutions: contraceptive baits, habitat management, physical barriers to protect crops, and changes in agricultural practices. These are slower and less \"spectacular\" solutions, but they are much more sustainable and ethically defensible.

In a world where everyone wants immediate solutions, the government dismissed these options as not being immediate. Considering that this isn't the first time something similar has happened and that there were no prior working groups, we already know what will happen in a few years if real solutions to this problem aren't implemented.

Ultimately, it's not just about birds. It's about how we choose to live with them.

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The Uruguayan government, under pressure from the agriculture, approved a plan to \"reduce the population\" of parrots.

The parakeets, also known as budgies, are concentrated in fruit-growing areas (agricultural areas with extensive fruit crops) in locations such as Canelones, Montevideo, Colonia and San José.

For the government, it's an urgent response to a desperate plea from farmers. For many experts, it's a quick fix, certainly, but it could create far more problems than it solves.

The impact of the Army's involvement reinforces the idea of a policy of elimination rather than ethical and responsible management of wildlife.

Ultimately, it's not just about birds. It's about how we choose to live with them.

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