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The Proyecto Monitoreo de Aves (PMA)
was founded in 2008 to characterize and compare the avian
communities present in six different land uses throughout the CATIE
campus and farm. These land uses include:
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Abandoned coffee plantation
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Shade coffee plantation
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Cacao plantation
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Cane field
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Live fence in pasture
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Forest
In its first two years, the PMA has
captured and banded over 2,600 individual birds and 142 species.
With the data
collected, PMA is increasing the current knowledge on how the avian
species utilize different agricultural land uses that dominate the
Volcan Central Talamanca Biological Corridor (VCTBC) where we
operate. In addition we feel the data can aid in understanding how
land use change and climate change is impacting conservation of
avian species. The PMA coordinates closely with representatives and
organizations within the VCTBC to promote the conservation of key
sites for the movement and conservation of avian fauna. The PMA is
a source of long-term data that is publicly available on the biology
of bird communities. We collaborate with local, regional and
international organizations on the science and conservation of
birds. If you are interested in seeing our data please feel free to
contact us.
A list of species
captured to date can be downloaded
here.
Species of Note:
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