In Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, a 40-year-old man faced a R$ 1,500 fine after the Environmental Police discovered wild birds kept in captivity during a routine patrol. The police patrol recognized the distinct song of the wild birds and conducted an investigation, leading to the identification of two coleirinho birds and one trinca-ferro being held illegally.

The Environmental Police emphasized the need for permits for keeping native wildlife in captivity, and the man was issued an Auto de Infração Ambiental, indicating he would face criminal charges for his actions. The coleirinho and trinca-ferro species are protected, and unauthorized captivity poses risks not just to the well-being of the birds but to biodiversity as a whole.

This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of environmental authorities in Brazil to enforce wildlife protection laws. The confiscation of the birds, which were found to be in a wild state, demonstrates the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and the consequences of illegal wildlife trade which is a significant issue in the country.