This bird is classified globally an endangered species due to a dramatic decline in numbers over the last centuries that has led to the extinction of the species from the European continent.

The individual equipped with satellite tracker was born in an Austrian zoo in 2014 and grew up there. Therefore, this individual is not bothered by the presence of people and can even stay very close to them in urban and rural areas by being exposed to various risks.

After getting informed yesterday by our International partners for the presence of a tagged-individual of northern bald ibis in Albania, PPNEA visited the site in order to observe this individual and to contribute in its protection. This morning, a member of the “Birds of Albania” Association also joined his PPNEA colleagues to observe the bird and take some measures to protect it during its stay in our country.”

According to the association, this morning was avoided an attempt to kill the species by some local residents of the Kune-Vain area where the bird had stayed until a while ago.

In addition to PPNEA, the Administration of Protected Areas of Lezha region has also been mobilized to preserve this very rare individual.

The “Birds of Albania” Association called on all citizens who may happen to see this species very close to them or in their backyard not to disturb or harm it. /p.s./