UMA La Coruja

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Xalapa
UMA La Coruja

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Wildlife Conservation Management Unit "The Coruja"
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Unidad de Manejo para la Conservación de la Vida Silvestre "La Coruja"

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24/09/2026

Another pair of owls returns to the remnants of cloud forest in Xalapa’s protected natural areas. Another special date.

22/09/2026

We received a specimen of the giant false brook salamander in good condition, recovered from an urban area in the mountainous region of Veracruz. Globally, this amphibian is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List due to anthropogenic factors; however, it is not listed in any category under Mexican regulations. Given the species' fragility, habits, and diet, local environmental authorities were notified, and the salamander was released back into the wild.

09/09/2026

Two Mottled owls have been returned to the wild following a period of rehabilitation, during which they were assisted through the transition of their plumage for flight. Their body condition, health status, and behavior were evaluated; once they were deemed suitable candidates, arrangements were made with regional environmental authorities for their release into the "La Martinica" Protected Natural Area. The birds were fitted with locking bands.

30/08/2026

We continue to monitor nest boxes for nocturnal raptors in Xalapa, and arthropods keep appearing.

21/08/2026

Another new adventure is about to begin! With the support of Cornell University and the NestWatch program, and in coordination with Mexican environmental authorities—specifically the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP)—our project has been shortlisted. The goal is to install nest boxes and nesting platforms for three owl species resident in the 'Nauhcampatépetl' (Cofre de Perote) National Park: the Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Great Horned Owl. This initiative aims to foster nesting sites while also gathering—through research—more information on the ecology of nocturnal raptors in the state of Veracruz.

Thank you for the opportunity, NestWatch - Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

29/07/2026

At our Wildlife Conservation Management Unit, we try to receive only specimens in support of local environmental authorities. However, on this occasion, members of the public redirected us to a Common House Sparrow, which was apparently found near downtown Xalapa. This bird is introduced to the Americas and has colonized almost the entire planet, displacing native species; however, it is also an indicator of pollution due to the increased use of pesticides. It was named Bird of the Year in 2016.

https://seo.org/el-gorrion-comun-ave-del-ano-2016/

23/07/2026

We did it again! This summer of 2026, we received another juvenile Ferruginous Pygmy Owl in vulnerable condition. After a brief quarantine, progress was noted, and the bird was deemed a candidate for release back into a protected natural area in Xalapa. The activities carried out were coordinated with local environmental authorities.

19/07/2026

We participated in the 5th Mexican Snake Festival held at the Naturalia Wildlife Conservation Management Unit, speaking about a project carried out with herpetofauna related to a riparian ecosystem in Coatepec, Veracruz, a few years ago.

16/07/2026

The European honeybee is a domesticated species; under human care, its maintenance is quite methodical. In the wild, if resources are sufficient, swarming occurs: the bees emerge with their queen from a hive and divide to form a new colony. We had to relocate some bees that had been using Mottled Owl and Barn Owl nest boxes to hives under the care of a beekeeper.

Dirección

Alberto Calderón N°10
Xalapa
91020

Página web

http://www.naturalista.mx/projects/uma-la-coruja

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