HELP SAVE BLUE-THROATED MACAWS FROM EXTINCTION
Blue-throated Macaw Conservation at Work
Barba Azul Nature Reserve is one of the most important places for the conservation of the endemic and Critically Endangered Blue-throated Macaw and many of Bolivia’s Beni Savanna species. But making sure the area is well protected requires support from people like you who understand the value of nature and wild places.
Barba Azul helps protect the Endangered Beni savanna eco-region characterized by vast tall-grass savanna habitat, gallery forests and over 20 small Motacú Palm forest islands, providing the most important food source for the Blue-throated Macaw. Barba Azul protects habitat for many other Endangered species like the Cock-tailed Tyrant, Black-masked Finch, Orinoco Goose, Maned Wolf, Jaguar, and Buff-breasted Sandpiper who depend on the Reserve as a Critical Stopover Habitat on their long migration journey to Argentina.
Your impact as a Friend of Barba Azul
The 11,000 Ha (21,000 Acre) Barba Azul Nature Reserve protects more than one third of the entire Blue-throated Macaw population in the world. But conservation goals are not met by just buying land, as this emblematic species can suffer from threats like poaching, uncontrolled human-made fires and habitat destruction by invading cattle. Your support will go directly to protecting this species and its crucial habitat by restoring this endangered ecosystem through fire prevention, park guard patrols, and habitat restoration.
How to become Friend of Barba Azul
“Friends of Barba Azul” is a group of individuals who have committed to assisting our protection efforts. You will receive three reports a year, including our financial report and next year’s management budget. Many of our friends have also assisted us with conservation ideas, contacts and educational material.
To become a Friend of Barba Azul, ideally we request a yearly donation of US$10,000, with a minimal donation of US$2,000. Please contact Bennett Hennessey, Director of Development (abhennessey@armonia-bo.org) for previous reports, questions and if you are interested in becoming a Friend of Barba Azul Nature Reserve.
Your donation can be made through American Bird Conservancy’s Armonía donation page: https://act.abcbirds.org/a/donate-armonia.