Carolina

Carolina was confiscated from her captors at the Urkupiña Festival in Quillacollo. She arrived at Parque Machía with many health problems, including a fractured and mutilated wing.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for birds to arrive in similar conditions. Birds that are illegally trafficked are stripped from their natural habitats and smuggled in deplorable conditions. Traffickers often break their bones to prevent them from flying away. Over half of these birds die before being sold.

Due to her injuries, Carolina will never be able to fly again, and she often loses her balance and falls from branches. It is a great shame that freedom and flight were taken from her, but volunteers and staff at Parque Machía work very hard to give Carolina the quality of life she deserves. Carolina sleeps in her cage at night and spends the day outside exploring the area and interacting with other parrots.

Having lived with people most of her life, Carolina has copied many human behaviors – she screams, cries and sings. She often confuses her volunteers, who think they hear a person calling to them.

We would be very grateful if you would consider helping to cover Carolina’s food, daily environmental enrichment and medications by sponsoring her today!