Birds like the bell owl, whose scientific name is Tyto alba; and the eagle of harris, scientifically known as Parabuteo unicintus, yesterday were exhibited outside the Pumapungo theater in Cuenca.
This as part of the commemoration of World Falconry Day, which is celebrated every November 16 and whose objective is to raise awareness in the population of the importance of caring for animal life.
This celebration also takes place, since 2010, for the declaration of this activity as Intangible Cultural Heritage (PCI), decreed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Falconry is considered an ancient art, which consists, especially, in caring, conserving and training raptors to hunt wild prey in a natural environment.
In this encounter an Andean eagle (Spizaetus isidori) could also be seen; a curiquingue (Phalcoboenus carunculatus); a black-headed hen (Coragyps atratus) and a black-eyed eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus).
All are from the Amaru Zoo Biopark, which has a program of protection, care and support for animal rescue tasks, some of which are in danger of extinction.

Estefanía Calle, veterinarian and volunteer at this center, highlighted the role that raptors have in nature, as they help control pests and even prevent contamination.
He said that they currently have three condors, which are part of a reproduction project, because it is a species that is at risk of disappearing, so its conservation is urgent.
She showed a quilico (Falco sparverius) that was brought from the Gualaceo canton, and an owl, which arrived from Guarumales, in the province of Morona Santiago. Both leave for educational talks.
Ricardo Molina, a biologist and who arrived from Guayaquil, said that falconry is essential for the balance of wildlife, crop protection and for airport security.
"There are airports where birds are a latent danger to airplanes, as they can damage the engines or even impede visibility ... With the birds of prey the presence of this risk is avoided… ”, he said.