MINAE
What does MINAE stand for?
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications
How many months do the birds have to wait before being put into the sanctuaries?
3 months
At the end of the chapter, where is Makenna going?
To the bird houses
Where is Ricardo in the beginning of the story?
In the kitchen
What kind of day is it out in the beginning of the chapter?
Hot and sunny
Where is the MINAE located?
Costa Rica
What is the most endangered bird species in Costa Rica?
Toucans
In the beginning of the chapter, what does Makenna do?
She goes to the big house to have breakfast
What does Ricardo ask Makenna?
¿Qué tal la vida aquí?
Who was not in the house?
Ines
What is the MINAE run by?
The government
What is the state bird of Costa Rica?
Clay-colored thrush
Who does Makenna like working with?
Ines
What does Ricardo do a lot?
He smiles and talks about the birds
What is Makenna´s birds name?
Mimi
What does the MINAE do?
They are responsible for environmental matters
How many species of toucans live in Costa Rica?
6 species
What is Makenna´s special job?
She takes care of a baby bird
What is Ricardo´s job?
He works with the MINAE to keep watch on the birds and make sure nobody takes the eggs
Why do people steal the bird eggs?
When was the MINAE established?
1995
How many species of birds live in Costa Rica?
An estimated 850 species of birds
What is wrong with the baby bird that she takes care of?
The bird has bad legs and a bad wing
Who is Ricardo married to?
Margarita
Why does Makenna go to the bird houses after breakfast?
To feed her bird, Mimi