The finding, recorded by the Klabin Ecological Park, which is maintained by the Company, marks an important milestone in the conservation of this endangered species in the Campos Gerais region of Paraná (PR).


The egg found (left) in the wild and the chick (center), which is now under the care of PEK (right)

Telêmaco Borba, Paraná, May 11, 2026 — Klabin’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity conservation has reached an important milestone with the identification of the first black-fronted piping guan (Aburria jacutinga) egg found in the wild, following the species’ reintroduction in the Campos Gerais region of Paraná. The finding, recorded by the Klabin Ecological Park (PEK), underscores the effectiveness of the Company’s efforts to restore threatened bird populations and support the health of Atlantic Forest ecosystems.

In 2022, PEK led a reintroduction effort for the black-fronted piping-guan, a species regarded as endangered in the region, with the release of 30 individuals in Klabin protected areas. “The fact that an egg was laid by a reintroduced female indicates that the birds are resuming their reproductive cycle in the wild, an essential stage in the recovery of the species’ population,” said Paulo Henrique Schmidlin, Klabin’s Biodiversity Coordinator. The black-fronted piping guan plays a vital role in the health of the Atlantic Forest by serving as an important seed disperser, helping sustain and regenerate the ecosystem.

Because it was found in a vulnerable position, with a low chance of survival due to local predators, the egg was rescued and taken to the PEK, where it received specialized care. The chick was born healthy and is already integrated with other individuals of the species. All stages, from the rescue to the handling at PEK, were monitored by the competent authorities.

To encourage successful breeding among the reintroduced individuals and increase the chicks' chances of survival, the PEK team adopted strategic measures, including the installation of artificial nests in trees around the Park, creating safe conditions for oviposition (egg-laying). In addition to the nests, the PEK also supported the planting of palm heart seedlings, a favored food of the black-fronted piping guan, in the conservation area.

Commitment to Sustainability

Klabin Ecological Park has a strong track record in the recovery of threatened species. In 2018, the Park supported the reintroduction of tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) in Rio de Janeiro, an initiative that led to the birth of the first calf of the species in the region in over 100 years. More recently, PEK also released vinaceous-breasted parrots (Amazona vinacea) in the area, another species facing threat in the Campos Gerais region.

These initiatives are part of Klabin’s Sustainable Development Goals (KODS), a set of targets aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda and designed to integrate environmental commitment, social development, and value creation. “Leading the reintroduction of at least two locally extinct species is one of the targets set out in the KODS. The birth of this chick reinforces that our long-term environmental commitment is being fulfilled,” said Julio Nogueira, Sustainability and Environment Manager at Klabin.

About the Klabin Ecological Park (PEK)

Created and maintained by Klabin since the 1980s, the Klabin Ecological Park promotes biodiversity conservation, the maintenance and rehabilitation of wild animals, and the preservation of species, including 10 species threatened at the state level. The site also supports environmental education activities and the development of scientific research on local fauna and flora. Located within nearly 10,000 hectares of native forest, the PEK currently shelters 120 animals representing 30 different species and includes care facilities, a veterinary clinic, a kitchen for preparing animal feed, an ecological trail through native forest, and a Nature Interpretation Center.

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