The primary tropical forests of Abra Patricia in the Andes of Peru have been identified as a priority for protection by the Alliance for Zero Extinction, as they represent the only remaining site in the world for the critically endangered Long-whiskered Owlet, Ochre-fronted Antpitta, and yellow-tailed woolly monkey. The area has historically been at risk from deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching, timber extraction, and poaching of wildlife and orchids.
ABC Conservation Framework
Efforts to save this species comes under Safeguarding the Rarest within ABC's Conservation Framework
Other species found at Abra Patricia include the Ochre-fronted Antpitta, Royal Sunangel, Lulu’s Tody-tyrant, and spectacled bear. A total of 29 neotropical migrant species have been found in Abra Patricia. Thirteen of these are of conservation concern, including the Broadwinged Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Swainson's Thrush, and Alder Flycatcher.
YouTube - Broad-winged Hawk by rockykairn
Solutions
Protect key habitat for the Ochre-fronted Antpitta and the Long-whiskered Owlet, and create financial mechanisms to sustain the reserve.
ABC Results
ABC and our partner Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN) founded the Abra Patricia Reserve in 2005. It is currently 7,900 acres.
In early 2010, the Peruvian government approved ECOAN’s management of the neighboring 17,000-acre Abra Patricia Alto Mayo Conservation Concession.
More than 260,000 trees have been planted at Abra Patricia Reserve in order to restore habitat.
An ecolodge, trail system, and canopy tower have been built at Abra Patricia to promote ecotourism and reserve sustainability.
What Next?
ABC and ECOAN are currently fundraising to purchase properties to add to the Abra Patricia Reserve.
Create and improve tools to generate income for the reserve such as ecotourism and carbon credits.
Take Action
Support conservation by birding in Peru! Abra Patricia has an ecolodge from which some visitors have heard the elusive Long-whiskered Owlet calling. Funds generated from ecotourism will directly support conservation actions. You can also donate to ABC to help acquire two additional properties adjoining the reserve.
