Blue Throated Macaw Conservation Program

Program Coordinator: Gustavo Sanchez; gsanchez@armonia-bo.org Program Area: Llanos de Moxos (savannahs), Department of Beni. The Blue-throated Macaw conservation program has been developing successfully following the priority actions in the Species Recovery Plan. In 2010, through the support of American Bird Conservancy and World Land Trust-US the program was able to extend the Barba Azul Nature Reserve 2,775 acres, creating a total … [Read More...]
Bolivian Spinetail Project

Program Coordinator: Daniela Aguirre; cranioleuca@armonia-bo.org Project area: Inter-Andean dry forests of the Cotacajes river basin, Departments of Cochabamba and La Paz The Bolivian Spinetail is considered Endangered owing to its very small range in which suitable habitat is severely fragmented and in steady decline. The only known viable population is found in the Cotacajes river basin, an Alliance for Zero Extinction site … [Read More...]
Lomas de Arena Birdwatching Project
Lomas de Arena Birdwatching Project
Lomas de Arena Municipal Park is a protected area in the department of Santa Cruz, located 7.5 miles southeast of the department’s capitol city, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and 1.5 miles from the Armonía Conservation Centre. Created in 1999 to protect a spectacular series of sand dunes (lomas de arena in Spanish), the 32,000 acre park also includes important wetlands and areas of native savannah and forest that provide habitat for a rich diversity of animals. Of the 259 bird species recorded in the area, approximately 180 are migratory birds from South and North America. The park is a popular weekend destination for city residents. While the main attractions currently are the enormous sand dunes (up to 30 feet high) and several lakes, the diversity of birds and other fauna along with great scenic beauty make Lomas de Arena an excellent place for bird-watching and eco-tourism. Sadly, owing to lack of public awareness and insufficient park personnel, the recreational use of the … [Read More...]










