A White-tailed Hawk, a rare species in the capital that was previously only observed in the interior of São Paulo, was recorded at Parque da Independência in the Ipiranga neighborhood, South Zone of São Paulo. At the Floresta Municipal Fazenda Castanheiras, along the Billings Reservoir, also in the South Zone, a Collared Araçari, equally uncommon in the municipality, was identified for the first time in the area. In 2025, a Cliff Flycatcher, a small and discreet bird, was even found at Praça da República in the city center.
These sightings have drawn participants to the Vem Passarinhar Sampa project, an initiative of the São Paulo city government carried out in partnership with the NGO Save Brasil. Since 2022, the project has promoted free birdwatching tours in municipal parks and green areas. A total of 57 outings have been held, with 2,961 participants and more than 230 species registered.
During the tours, groups are accompanied by biologists and receive binoculars to walk through the areas and observe the birds. The project aims to expand the population's contact with nature and enhance the urban biodiversity of the capital of São Paulo.
