No, feeding wild pigeons in Peru is prohibited under national wildlife protection laws unless authorized by SERFOR, as it disrupts urban ecosystems and risks disease transmission.
Key Regulations for Feeding Wild Pigeons in Peru
- SERFOR Resolution 001-2024-MINAM classifies feeding wild birds as a prohibited activity under Peru’s Ley de Fauna Silvestre (Wildlife Law), enforced by the National Forest and Wildlife Service (Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre).
- Municipal Ordinances in Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco explicitly ban pigeon feeding in public spaces, with fines up to S/ 1,800 (≈$450 USD) under Ley Orgánica de Municipalidades (Law No. 27972).
- 2026 Compliance Shift: SERFOR’s draft Plan Nacional de Conservación de Aves Urbanas (National Urban Bird Conservation Plan) will tighten penalties, requiring permits for any wildlife feeding in protected zones.
Violations may trigger environmental inspections by Organismo de Evaluación y Fiscalización Ambiental (OEFA), particularly in historic districts where pigeons damage heritage sites. Exemptions exist solely for licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers.