Recently approved new Animal Welfare Law Since its presentation, it has sparked different controversies. different prohibitions and obligations collected animal welfare lawvarious ongoing reactions on social media. Some of the most popular are, for example compulsory course to own a dogfaced strong opposition, taking center stage above the rest controversial measures aspect banning the use of animals in cradles, parade and parade exhibits.
One of the world’s most controversial issues new Animal Welfare Act effects singing birds aspect GoldfinchHE wild canary, finches, little greens And green fincheswe’re talking about the ban silvesterism.
What is brutality?
HE silvesterism It is a hobby dedicated to capturing, breeding and training certain species in captivity. wild birdsespecially those belonging to his family finches. HE silvesterism It is defined as a sport modality that aims to realize its purpose.training in the song of wild birds after being caught. This is an old tradition that has its roots in the south of Spain and is often passed down from generation to generation.
HE silvesterism is divided into several stages. to be caught songbirds. Then, the most suitable bird specimens for each song type are selected and they are trained using different silvesterism methods. This birds offered to those who excel in these skills singing competitions.
Finches: the most common songbird species in the wild
This songbirds of spain most used for silvesterism The following are:
This goldfinches one of the species songbirds The most common in Spain. It is a genus of songbirds belonging to the family Fringillidae, usually found in the southern and eastern parts of the peninsula and also in other parts of Europe. HE Goldfinch It is a carnivorous bird that often forms mixed flocks with other finches to get food. This goldfinches They are often characterized by their flashy coloration: red and black with white spots, a black tail and two brown stripes.
This wild canaries Although native not only to the Canary Islands, but also to the Azores and Madeira, they are a symbol of the Canary Islands. HE wild canary Although the upper part is brownish, the face and underside are greenish yellow, wild canaries are in pale tones. Since the century this species has selectively hybridized in captivity to produce the bright colors known today. inside pet canaries.
It is a flocking bird that usually nests in groups and mostly feeds on seeds on the ground. Despite wild canaries They nest in many ecosystems such as pine forests or dunes, nowadays they are easy to find in parks and gardens.
HE finchsimilar sparrow, is an omnivorous bird species and is abundant in our country. gender finches includes four types: finch (Fringilla coelebs), royal finch (Fringilla monfringilla), blue finch (Fringilla polatzeki), and Tenerife blue finch (Aunt Fringilla). HE finch It can be found in wooded areas, but like other species, it is not uncommon to be found in parks and gardens, that is, in human-created habitats. types finches Although they feed their chicks with insects, they mainly feed on seeds they collect from the ground.
HE european green finch anyone common green finch It is a passerine bird of the Fringillidae family. The Greenfinch is a hardy bird that can be found all over the European continent, can grow up to 15 centimeters, with dark green upper parts and lighter tones with gray and yellow underparts. females tend to have duller colors. This green finches They can be found in wooded and bush areas as well as human settlements. The Greenfinch feeds on large, hard seeds thanks to its strong conical beak.
HE greenish anyone green cool It is a bird native to Europe, particularly the Mediterranean basin, North Africa, and Western Asia. HE greenish It is one of the smallest finch species and can grow up to 12 centimeters. It is a bird very similar to the canary, with brown feathers and a yellow belly. This little greens It is usually found in open woodlands, but can also be found in tree-lined parks.
Why will Sylvestrismo be banned?
This bird hunting for wildlife It’s not without controversy. This is because hunting methods silvestristas They are not selective and the traps and nets used for this purpose do not distinguish between species, so they are often hunted. protected species. This ornithologists They have warned many times about this practice, which they consider harmful to endangered bird species. In addition, they explain breeding of songbirds in captivity It is enough to feed this market.
HE silvesterism Until now, it was a legal practice in Spain and was considered an exception to the ban on wild capture to keep wild birds as pets. However, Europe has been closely observing such practices for years. A 2009 European regulation explicitly prohibits the deliberate capture of all wild birds in Europe. The granting of permits granted by autonomous communities to silvestristas is covered by article ninth of that law, which allows the capture of birds for research, breeding and resettlement purposes. Now, article 32.1 of the new animal protection law aims to strictly prohibit such practices. But if you’re in love singing birds Don’t worry, you can keep one of these birds as a pet even though they were bred in captivity.