The noise we humans make alters the environment and animal behavior.
In the case of birds, this forces them to remain on high alert for longer, thereby reducing the time they spend feeding.
Furthermore, excessive noise and loud music cause chronic stress in birds, affecting their singing and, in turn, jeopardizing their survival.
This is primarily because we interfere with communication between males and females, since we reduce the range of their song and, as a result, disrupt their reproduction.
Secondly, noise pollution dulls their hearing, which is essential for them to hear warnings from other birds and stay safe from predators.
¿Sabías que en Cerro Verde Mirador contamos con más de 60 especies de aves?
La vegetación en el área del Mirador Cerro Verde está constituida principalmente de vegetación secundaria alta, media y baja. Bosque de galería que da origen a varios nacimientos de agua, de gran importancia para la población del Valle de Aburrá, jardines y cultivos.
Following a bird survey conducted by thebiologist David Ángel Vasco a total of 66 resident bird species were recorded. These consist of 13 orders and 28 families, representing 3.3% of Colombia’s avifauna and 7.1% of the bird species reported for Antioquia.
How can you help us take care of the birds at Cerro Verde Mirador?
- Listen to their song instead of the music from your cell phone or TV. To them, it’s just noise that scares them and disrupts their way of life.
- Eat mindfully—our restaurant serves organic, locally grown food, leaving no waste behind.
- Celebrate life and love without plastic balloons that pollute their habitat.