Current Projects

Red-fronted Macaw

We recently completed a preliminary survey of the nesting populations of these birds. We located slightly over 50 active nest sites, which indicates a total of perhaps 500-600 birds remaining in the wild. That number is about half of previous estimates and much more work is needed. Our field team discovered that there is still substantial trapping of adults, poaching of nests, and a clear lack of enforcement of the Bolivian laws meant to protect this species. We are working closely with the government to improve the enforcement, and we are developing an education program using posters and possibly t-shirts to help the locals better understand how unique these birds are to their region.

To learn more about our efforts to save this species:

• PsittaScene Volume 17 Number 3; August 2005; pages 4-8
• PsittaScene Volume 15 Number 1; February 2003; pages 10-11
• PsittaScene Volume 14 Number 4; November 2002; pages 2-3

To read a first-hand account of the fieldwork related to the Blue-throated Macaw, Golden Conures and Red-fronted Macaws, please visit Toa Kyles' blog.

To help save this parrot please:

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