Condors Pacha and Taba Released in Argentina

Why this is here: Authorities fitted the released condors with GPS devices to track their movements and assess their adaptation following recovery.

In Córdoba province, Argentina, authorities released two female Andean condors, Pacha and Taba, into Quebrada del Condorito National Park on May 14th. The birds underwent rehabilitation at the Tatú Carreta Rescue Center after suffering gunshot wounds in 2025 and 2026.

Students from a local rural school named the condors. Rescuers provided extensive medical care and physical therapy to help them regain flight.

Park officials attached GPS devices to Pacha and Taba to monitor their movements and adaptation to the wild. The release involved collaboration between the National Parks Administration, environmental police, and universities in Argentina and Germany. Minister of Justice Julián López emphasized the importance of biodiversity for the future of Córdoba.

Researchers will continue tracking the condors’ behavior, but the long-term success of their reinsertion remains to be seen. The condor is a key symbol of Quebrada del Condorito National Park, a provincial monument.