Latest news and stories about biodiversity in Portugal for expats and residents.
A study released today concluded that the European roller, a migratory bird with bluish tones that is threatened in Portugal where it nests, has lost breeding territory despite an increase in its population.
Portugal has a group of birds classified as Critically Endangered. The European roller, which nests here, is one of them. It is the bird with one of the smallest breeding populations in the country.
A work released this Monday focuses on the distribution and environmental status of seabirds and coastal birds in Portugal. There is also a new digital platform on the subject.
A report indicates that bird populations linked to farmland have been decreasing steadily over the last twenty years.
An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An otter (Lutra lutra) was recently observed in Pena Park, Sintra. This is the first confirmed record of this species within the Sintra mountains in several decades, revealed Parques de Sintra on Friday, July 24th, highlighting the importance of this observation for understanding the region's biodiversity. The animal was captured by camera trap footage used to monitor wildlife and support conservation efforts. João Sousa Rego, chairman of the board, noted that it is currently unclear if the otter is a transient or a resident, but emphasized that its presence is a key biological indicator of the habitat quality in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Consequently, the company announced a five-million-euro investment in climate resilience and biodiversity for this year, doubling previous efforts.
Agricultural areas are where the most bird species show a negative trend. In forest areas and urban zones, the news is slightly more encouraging.
In the S. Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve, nature wardens always follow the same route to monitor butterflies. The Pollinator Action Plan is already underway.
Environmental groups have raised concerns and are seeking further information regarding the planned route of the Volta a Portugal cycling race through the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Researchers from the Change Associated Laboratory warn about the lack of ambition and stable funding in the National Biodiversity Strategy.
Researcher and professor at the University of Porto, Paulo Talhadas dos Santos passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of teaching, science, and the defence of biodiversity.
Helena Freitas, an expert in ecology and biodiversity, analyses the causes leading to recurring wildfire seasons in Portugal.
The article argues that the preservation of grasslands is essential for Portugal to combat the ongoing process of desertification.
The little bustard (Sisão) faces a critical threat of extinction within Portuguese territory.
Seven environmental non-governmental organisations are calling on the Government to take urgent measures to save this steppe bird, which could disappear from Portugal. Twenty years ago, there were around 17,000 individuals and the little bustard was already at risk. The latest census, now released, indicates there are only 1,736 males remaining.
The little bustard population in Portugal has seen a 90% decline, placing the species at risk of extinction.
One of Portugal‘s most iconic terrestrial birds has suffered a dramatic population collapse, with numbers falling by 90% in just two decades, according to the latest national census. The fourth The post Portugal’s little bustard on brink of extinction after 90% population collapse appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy imposes territorial limits on the expansion of green energy and prioritizes solar installation on already artificialized surfaces.
The bird, with about a thousand individuals, was almost extinct in the 20th century. The new genetic map will help monitor genetic diversity and halt its decline.
The study, recently published on the Open Research Europe platform, represents a new step for the knowledge and conservation of this threatened bird species, one of the rarest in Europe.
Invasive fish expert Filipe Ribeiro explains why it is unrealistic to eradicate the Silurus glanis species from Portuguese waters. “We will have to learn to live with the wels catfish.”
Following the death of the shark, two complaints were filed by citizens.
Releasing a turtle into a lake or throwing live bait into the sea can have serious impacts. An Iberian campaign warns of a problem that threatens biodiversity and economies.
The Invasive Species Week: Portugal & Spain runs from 23 to 31 May and features hundreds of free activities. The goal is to show how invasive plants or animals can be harmful.
GEOTA advocates for the removal of obsolete river barriers and the reassessment of new dams, as part of the World Fish Migration Day celebrations in Alcanena
The municipality of Coimbra and the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) of the University of Coimbra are launching a programme this Friday to raise awareness among the local community about the importance of establishing the city as an 'active territory in the enhancement of natural heritage'. The local authority intends to focus on the 'biological richness existing in the city' and...
Large trees are fundamental to the balance of ecosystems. They sequester carbon from the atmosphere and provide a habitat for biodiversity. Later today, on the programme “Outras Histórias”, following the news, we will learn about the work of “Gigantes Verdes”.
For five days, between May 26 and 30, the Iberian wolf will be the central theme of the first edition of the “Earth's full moon” project, which is part of Biodiversity Week in Vila Real.
The research findings were presented on Saturday at the São Miguel Agricultural Association by Artur Machado, a professor at the Centre for Biotechnology of the Azores.
