Aves & Conservación

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Aves & Conservación
legal form Association of persons
founding 1986
Seat Quito
purpose Use and project work in bird and nature conservation
Employees 11
Members 100
Website www.avesconservacion.org
Orange-cheeked Parrot Pyrilia barrabandi in the Napo Wildlife Reserve

Aves & Conservación ( Corporación Ornitológica del Ecuador, until 2005 CECIA ) is the Ecuadorian bird protection association and partner of BirdLife International .

History and purpose

The organization was founded in 1986 and has around 100 members and 11 full-time employees. The aim of A&C is: "To contribute to the conservation of birds, their habitats and the biodiversity in Ecuador, for the benefit of people and with their active participation.
Some of the most species-rich habitats for birds worldwide are located in the national borders of Ecuador. Conservation International identified two biodiversity hotspots ( Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena including the Galápagos Islands and the Andes ) in the small country.

Fields of work

In general, A&C describes its fields of work as follows:

  • Educational measures in the areas of nature conservation and development, ecology and nature conservation issues
  • Bird watching, guided tours and locally based tourism
  • Awareness raising for environmental issues
  • Participation in environmental issues and land use
  • IBA monitoring and "citizen science"
  • Environmental education for children and young people

Endangered Species Program

The endangered species program aims to conduct scientific research on a number of critically endangered birds in the IBAs (Important Bid Areas) of Ecuador, such as: Mindo and the west side of the Pichincha Volcano IBA, Guayllabamba Valley IBA, Atacazo IBA, Cashca Totoras Protection Forest IBA, Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve IBA, San Cristobal IBA.

Water bird program

A&C conducted a study on the effectiveness of national conservation efforts for water birds. It is intended to set priorities, identify gaps in knowledge and develop strategies. The data should also be used to create the basis for cooperation across national borders.

Publications

  • National IBAs Directory, based on the Tropical Andes IBAs Regional Directory published by Aves & Conservación / BirdLife International / Conservation International and the Ministry of Environment Ecuador
  • CECIA al Vuelo ("CECIA on the Wing"). A bi-monthly bulletin to inform members and cooperation partners about the work of A&C.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/national/ecuador/index.html
  2. ↑ http://avesconservacion.org//images/stories/File/A&C english.pdf (link not available)