Lora died after spending more than 15 years in captivity in a house in Medellín: she had broken wings and several serious injuries

On the morning of Monday, October 19, a yellow-crowned amazon parrot (lora frentiamarilla) died in Medellín, Colombia, following more than 15 years of captivity inside a residential home. The animal succumbed to its injuries despite intervention and efforts by environmentalists and veterinary specialists in the city.

At the time of its rescue and veterinary assessment, the bird was found with broken wings and multiple severe injuries resulting from long-term domestic confinement. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of wildlife trafficking and illegal keeping of native birds as pets in urban areas.