# Birdwatching and conservation initiatives in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/birdwatching-and-conservation-initiatives-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-17T16:55:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Birdwatching activities in Brazil have transitioned from localized expeditions to broader organized initiatives aimed at conservation and education. In July 2026, birdwatchers from Londrina and Apucarana conducted a walking expedition in Parque da Raposa to document the gaturamo-bandeira, a native bird with plumage resembling the Brazilian flag. This local activity, known as “passarinhar”, focused on adding sightings of the species to local records. By August 2026, more structured programs emerged to promote biodiversity appreciation and citizen science. In Botucatu, the ‘Observa Botucatu’ campaign was launched to teach urban bird observation and facilitate fauna conservation research through shared sightings. Simultaneously, the ‘Vem Passarinhar Paraná’ project in Apucarana, developed by the State University of Maringá, began hosting events at Parque Lago Jaboti. These activities include guided trails and species identification workshops to highlight the role of urban green spaces in wildlife conservation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Birdwatching initiatives launched in Botucatu and Apucarana Birdwatching initiatives in Botucatu and Apucarana, Brazil, are promoting biodiversity awareness and citizen science through community workshops, guided trails, and educational campaigns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birdwatching-initiatives-launched-in-botucatu-and-apucarana ### 2026-07-26: Birdwatchers hunt flag‑colored gaturamo‑bandeira in Apucarana, Brazil Birdwatchers from Londrina and Apucarana walked in Parque da Raposa on 26 July 2026 to spot the gaturamo‑bandeira, a tiny bird whose colours replicate the Brazilian flag. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birdwatchers-hunt-flagcolored-gaturamobandeira-in-apucarana-brazil --- Cite as: Birdwatching and conservation initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/birdwatching-and-conservation-initiatives-in-brazil