Most anglers probably don’t recognize the name Gallos de Leon, but they should. It’s the oldest species of bird bred specifically for producing fly-tying feathers – and they’re now endangered in Spain.
These birds have been grown in Spain for hundreds of years, and this piece from Earth Island Journal gives a great account of the perils the bird is facing. Read it in full here.
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By: Spencer Durrant
Title: Gallos de Leon Endangered in Spain
Sourced From: midcurrent.com/2020/11/23/gallos-de-leon-endangered-in-spain/
Published Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:09:32 +0000
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