Long-whiskered Owlet
Long-whiskered Owlet
Photo: Long Whiskered Owlet by ECOAN

 

The Challenge
 

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
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Primary Birds Impacted
 

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 Results Button ABC and our partner Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN) founded the Abra Patricia Reserve in 2005. It is currently 7,900 acres.
ABC Results Button In early 2010, the Peruvian government approved ECOAN’s management of the neighboring 17,000-acre Abra Patricia Alto Mayo Conservation Concession.
ABC Results Button More than 260,000 trees have been planted at Abra Patricia Reserve in order to restore habitat.
ABC Results Button An ecolodge, trail system, and canopy tower have been built at Abra Patricia to promote ecotourism and reserve sustainability.


 

What Next?
 

What Next Button ABC and ECOAN are currently fundraising to purchase properties to add to the Abra Patricia Reserve.
What Next Button 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.

   
   
 
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