South America
Colombia
Colombia is the most biodiverse country in the world by species per square kilometre — and one of the most active source countries for trafficked parrots, primates and reptiles…
Colombia is a South American country at the top of global biodiversity rankings; WARN's planned work focuses on parrot and macaw trafficking interdiction and soft-release, primate sanctuary support, and pink river dolphin and Amazonian aquatic-mammal triage in partnership with established Colombian rescue organisations.
Key Facts About Colombia
- Most biodiverse country in the world by species per square kilometre.
- Major source country for trafficked parrots and primates.
- Home to scarlet and military macaws, the spectacled (Andean) bear, jaguars and titi monkeys.
- Pink river dolphin populations in the Putumayo and Amazon are increasingly stressed.
- Our planned Colombia work funds macaw triage and large soft-release aviaries.
- Colombia ranks among the most biodiverse countries per square kilometre on earth.
- Scarlet and military macaws are heavily trafficked despite Least Concern listing.
What is the wildlife situation in Colombia?
Colombia spans the Amazon basin, the Andes and two coastlines. The Amazon basin and the Pacific lowlands are major sources of trafficked exotic birds and primates. Domestic markets in Bogotá, Cali and Medellín continue to drive the live-pet trade.
What is WARN preparing to do in Colombia?
Funding parrot triage, large soft-release aviaries, intelligence-sharing with enforcement authorities investigating the export pipeline, and supporting restrictions on the domestic sale of native wildlife. The parrot appeal is WARN's primary South America focus.
Why Colombia and Peru together
The Amazon basin does not respect borders. Many of the species and many of the trafficking routes span both countries. Our planned South America operations are designed to interoperate.
Parrot trafficking pipelines
Birds move from forest capture through middlemen to Bogotá, Cali and Medellín buyers and export routes. Early interception and aviary rehabilitation prevent irreversible imprinting.
Andean bear coexistence
Spectacled bears raid crops in Andean cloud forest. Humane conflict response — electric fencing, deterrents, community education — keeps bears alive and farmers supported.
Threats to Wildlife in Colombia
Exotic pet trade in parrots and primates
Bushmeat hunting
Habitat loss
Mercury pollution in Amazon tributaries
What WARN Funds in Colombia
Our Colombia programme will fund parrot triage, large soft-release aviaries, and intelligence-sharing with enforcement authorities investigating the export pipeline. We also plan to support new restrictions on the domestic sale of native wildlife.
Colombia FAQ
What is the main wildlife trafficking problem in Colombia?
Are pink river dolphins endangered?
Why is Colombia a parrot priority?
Does WARN fund jaguar rescue in Colombia?
What are pink river dolphins facing?
How does Colombia connect to Peru operations?
Does WARN run Andean bear sanctuaries?
Can habitat gifts protect Colombian forest?
Rescue Guides for Colombia
Focused pages for the specific animal rescue searches connected to Colombia, from trafficking response to sanctuary and veterinary care.
Colombia · Illegal bird trade
Parrot Trafficking in Colombia
Parrot trafficking in Colombia targets chicks and adult birds for the illegal pet trade; rescue depends on fast triage, quarantine, flight rehabilitation and carefully managed soft release.
Wildlife trafficking · Release method
Parrot Soft Release
Parrot soft release is a gradual return to the wild where rescued birds rebuild flight, social and foraging skills before release with monitoring and temporary support.
UK donors · Gift Aid explainer
Gift Aid and International Donations for UK Donors
Gift Aid is only available to UK registered charities. WARN is a registered global not-for-profit, not a charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid — but UK donors can still give effectively to partner-led animal rescue abroad with full receipt and transparency.
US donors · Tax status explainer
Is My Donation to WARN Tax-Deductible in the US?
WARN is a UK-registered global not-for-profit (Community Interest Company), not a US 501(c)(3) public charity. US donors can still give in USD with full receipts, but gifts are generally not tax-deductible on US federal returns — check your tax adviser for your situation.
UK donors · Gift adoption intent
Animal Charity Gift Adoption in the UK
A UK animal charity gift adoption through WARN is a symbolic monthly or one-off donation allocated to a species rescue programme — dog, cat, elephant, tiger, orangutan, macaw, pangolin or sea turtle from £5/month, with a certificate suitable for birthdays and occasions. It is not ownership of a real animal, and Gift Aid does not apply.
UK donors · Symbolic adoption
Symbolic Animal Adoption UK Charity
Symbolic animal adoption through WARN is a UK-friendly monthly or one-off donation from £5/month directed to a species rescue programme abroad — not ownership of an individual animal, and not Gift Aid eligible because WARN is a registered global not-for-profit, not a UK charity.
UK donors · International giving
Donate to an Animal Charity Abroad from the UK
UK donors can donate to animal rescue abroad through WARN in GBP with full receipts — gifts fund vetted partner-led CNVR, wildlife rescue and working-animal programmes across a 17-country network, without Gift Aid because WARN is a registered global not-for-profit, not a UK charity.
Anti-trafficking · Wildlife crime
Donate to Stop Wildlife Trafficking
You can donate to stop wildlife trafficking through WARN — gifts fund partner-led customs detection support, live-seizure veterinary triage, quarantine and sanctuary placement for pangolins, parrots, big cats and exotic pets across the 17-country partner network.
Habitat · Forest corridors
Donate to Rainforest Habitat Protection
You can donate to rainforest habitat protection through WARN at /appeals/habitats — gifts fund partner-led forest corridor protection, anti-deforestation patrols and community stewardship in Borneo for orangutans and jaguars, and in the Amazon and Colombia for jaguars and co-occurring species.
Donor intent · Sanctuary giving
Donate to an Animal Sanctuary
Sanctuary donations typically fund daily care, veterinary bills and enclosure costs at a specific facility — WARN does not operate its own sanctuaries but makes grants to established partner sanctuaries and rehabilitation centres across 17 countries, channelling your gift through /donate or species appeals at /appeals.
Donor intent · Wildlife giving
Wildlife Charity Donation
Wildlife charity donations through WARN fund partner-led anti-poaching, seizure triage, rehabilitation and habitat-linked rescue for pangolins, tigers, gorillas, orangutans, elephants and more — give at /appeals or /donate with full receipts, knowing WARN is a UK CIC global not-for-profit grant network, not a registered charity.
Occasion giving · Animal lovers
Charity Gift for an Animal Lover
A charity gift for an animal lover through WARN is symbolic adoption from £5/month at /adopt — choose dog, cat, elephant, tiger, orangutan, macaw, pangolin or sea turtle, with a gift certificate emailed on request and honest programme framing that funds partner-led rescue abroad.
Occasion giving · Christmas
Christmas Animal Charity Gift
A Christmas animal charity gift through WARN is symbolic adoption from £5/month at /adopt — choose a species programme, complete checkout, email WARN for a holiday gift certificate, with honest framing that funds partner-led rescue abroad rather than a pet under the tree.
UK donors · Macaw sponsorship
Sponsor a Macaw from the UK
You can sponsor a macaw from the UK through WARN from £5/month at /adopt/macaw — sponsorship funds seizure triage, aviary rehabilitation and customs interdiction for parrots rescued from the illegal pet trade in Colombia and Brazil, not ownership of a named individual bird.
US donors · Macaw sponsorship
Sponsor a Macaw from the United States
You can sponsor a macaw from the US through WARN from $5/month at /adopt/macaw — sponsorship funds seizure triage, aviary rehabilitation and customs interdiction in Colombia and Brazil, not ownership of a named individual bird.
UK donors · Symbolic macaw adoption
Adopt a Macaw from the UK
You can adopt a macaw from the UK through WARN's symbolic adoption from £5/month at /adopt/macaw — your gift funds seizure triage, aviary rehabilitation and soft release for parrots rescued from the illegal trade in Colombia and Brazil, not ownership of a named individual bird.
US donors · Symbolic macaw adoption
Adopt a Macaw from the United States
You can adopt a macaw from the US through WARN's symbolic adoption from $5/month at /adopt/macaw — your gift funds seizure triage and rehabilitation for parrots rescued from the illegal trade in Colombia and Brazil, not ownership of a named individual bird.
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Appeals You Can Support in Colombia
Back a specific cause for the animals of Colombia. Every gift funds frontline rescue, veterinary care and humane coexistence work through our local partners.
Colombia · Indonesia · Brazil
Save the World's Most Trafficked Birds
Tens of thousands of macaws, parakeets and Amazon parrots enter the illegal pet trade every year. Help fund triage, rehabilitation and soft-release.
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Colombia
Save the Andean Bear
South America's only bear is losing its cloud-forest home. Support rescue, rehabilitation and human-wildlife coexistence work across the Andes.
Support this appeal
Brazil · Colombia
Save the Jaguar
The apex predator of the Americas is losing its forest to deforestation, killed in conflict with ranchers and hunted for its teeth. Fund forest corridors, coexistence and rescue across the Amazon.
Support this appealHelp the Animals of Colombia
Your donation funds the rescue teams, sanctuaries, and programmes protecting wildlife and street animals across Colombia.
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