Creation of the Mirabilis-Swarovski Bird
Reserve to protect the Colorful Puffleg, Colombia
Region: |
Municipality
of El Tambo, adjacent to Munchique National Park, Department
of Cauca, Colombia |
Partner: |
Fundación
ProAves |
Initiation: |
January 2006 |
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Introduction: The
Mirabilis-Swarovski Bird Reserve consists of 1,806 hectares
(4,462 acres) of Andean cloud forest between the elevations
of 1,500 and 2,700 meters (4,900 to 8,800 feet) adjoining Munchique
National Natural Park. Because of the presence of the Critically
Endangered Colorful
Puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis) it is recognized
as an Alliance for Zero Extinction
site, but is also home to a number of other species, including
the Critically Endangered Munchique Wood-Wren (Henicorhina
negreti) and Endangered species such as the Chestnut-bellied
Flower-piercer (Diglossa gloriosissima).
The Reserve helps protect the southern
boundary of the Munchique National Natural Park and protects
a core area of subtropical and montane forests from deforestation
for agriculture and pasturelands.
Objective:
To identify and protect the core habitat of the Colorful Puffleg
and Munchique Wood-Wren.
Actions:
1. Understand the population status, habitat requirements,
and general ecology of the Colorful Puffleg and Munchique
Wood-Wren.
2. Protect habitat identified for the Colorful Puffleg and
Munchique Wood-Wren.
3. Establish ecotourism facilities to assist with reserve
sustainability.
Accomplishments:
1. Habitat and requirements of the puffleg have been identified
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2. A total of 1,806 hectares (4,462 acres) of Andean cloud
forest have been acquired and protected
3. Reserve guard and director hired to protect the reserve.
Birds occurring
at the Reserve.
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or ABC’s other projects in Colombia, contact
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