No, feeding wild pigeons in Chile is prohibited under the Ley de Caza (Law 19.473) and Reglamento de Protección de Fauna Silvestre (Supreme Decree 5/2019), enforced by the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG). Violations may incur fines up to 50 UTM (~$3,500 USD) or community service, with stricter penalties in urban zones like Santiago or Valparaíso due to 2026 municipal ordinances targeting pest control.
Key Regulations for Feeding Wild Pigeons in Chile
- Prohibition under Wildlife Law: Feeding wild pigeons (e.g., Columba livia) violates Ley 19.473, which classifies such acts as disruptive to natural ecosystems and public health.
- Urban Restrictions: Municipalities in metropolitan areas (e.g., Ordenanza Municipal de Santiago 2025) explicitly ban feeding pigeons to mitigate sanitation risks and structural damage from accumulated droppings.
- SAG Enforcement: The Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero monitors compliance, particularly in protected areas (e.g., Parque Nacional La Campana), where feeding disrupts native avifauna.