HELP SAVE BLUE-THROATED MACAWS FROM EXTINCTION
Become a “Friend of Laney Rickman Reserve”


Blue-throated Macaw Conservation at Work
The Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve is a very important place 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.
Centuries of human disturbance in the area had removed the large trees that historically would have offered safe nest cavities. In 2005 Armonía started a Blue-throated Macaw nestbox program. In 2021, the 100th Blue-throated Macaw will fledge from Armonía nestboxes. In 2018, Armonía was able to purchase the most important breeding site now called the Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve, in recognition of Laney’s dedication to saving the Blue-throated Macaws. Over 1,680 acres (681 ha) of savanna and tropical forest in Bolivia are now protected.
Your impact as a Friend of Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve
The most important breeding site for the southern subpopulation is now protected forever. But conservation goals are not met by just buying land, as this emblematic species can suffer from threats like poaching, uncontrolled fires and invading cattle negatively affecting the habitat. Your support will go directly to protecting this species and its crucial habitat by restoring this endangered ecosystem through the nestbox program, fire prevention, park guard patrols, and habitat restoration.
How to become Friend of Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve
The “Friends of Laney Rickman Reserve” is a group of individuals who have committed to assisting our protection efforts. Members receive two reports a year, including our financial report and next year’s management budget. Friends will be informed of the conservation details and encouraged to help with ideas, suggestions, contacts and references.
To become a Friend of Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve, 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 Laney Rickman Blue-throated Macaw Reserve. Your donation can be made through American Bird Conservancy’s Armonía donation page: