{"id":959,"date":"2025-03-26T21:22:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T21:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/?post_type=noticias&#038;p=959"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:11:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:11:32","slug":"new-territory-of-life-established-in-ecuador-cloud-forest-to-protect-endangered-red-faced-parrot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/en\/new-territory-of-life-established-in-ecuador-cloud-forest-to-protect-endangered-red-faced-parrot\/","title":{"rendered":"New Territory of Life Established in Ecuador Cloud Forest to Protect Endangered Red-faced Parrot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/en\/home-english\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conserva Aves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Bird Conservancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (ABC), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocotoco.org.ec\/web2#\/EN\/home2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fundaci\u00f3n de Conservaci\u00f3n Jocotoco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rainforesttrust.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rainforest Trust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u00a0 announced the creation of the Ecuador Ridgely Reserve in Selva Alegre, a vital sanctuary for the Endangered Red-faced Parrot (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and other threatened species. The newly protected area harbors the largest known population of this Endangered species, numbering less than 2,400 individuals worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-959-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-faced-Parrot_Paul-Molina-2.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-faced-Parrot_Paul-Molina-2.mp4\">https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-faced-Parrot_Paul-Molina-2.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe Red-faced Parrot is a very rare Neotropical species whose habitat is restricted to montane cloud <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/tropical-forests\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">forests <\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of southern Ecuador and adjacent northern Peru. Unfortunately, deforestation and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/threat\/habitat\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">habitat loss<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have been contributing to its rapid decline\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, said Marcelo F. Tognelli, International Project Officer at ABC. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe creation of the Ridgley Reserve in southern Ecuador will help ensure this endangered species thrives by improving <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/your-treequently-asked-questions-answered\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">habitat connectivity<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while also providing a healthier environment for <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/program\/communities\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">local communities<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This new reserve represents a major step forward in protecting Ecuador\u2019s rich biodiversity.\u00a0 It is named in honor of world-renowned ornithologist Dr. Robert Ridgely, a champion of bird conservation, Rainforest Trust board member, and co-founder of Fundaci\u00f3n de Conservaci\u00f3n Jocotoco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 518-acre (210-hectare) protected area is nestled within the Chilla Mountain Range near <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iJ3MvkRUoQ8yTSAn8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saraguro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in Loja in southern Ecuador. Its ecosystem comprises high Andean and stunted forests in the highlands and slopes and gradually transitions into P\u00e1ramo habitat interspersed with pines, eucalyptus plantations, and agricultural and livestock areas in the lower valleys. Although the area has not been fully explored, more than 90 bird species have been recorded there. Red-faced Parrots have been consistently recorded since the mid-1990s, making it the best-known location for this very rare species.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_960\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-960\" class=\"wp-image-960\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ridgely Reserve landscape view. Photo: Byron Puglla.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.conserva-aves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RidgelyReserve_Jul2024_ByronPuglla_U-04-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ridgely Reserve landscape view. Photo: Byron Puglla.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Protecting Ecuador\u2019s Rich Biodiversity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ecuador is home to nearly 1,600 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/birds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bird species<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This concentration highlights the importance of protecting Ecuador\u2019s habitats and the species that depend on them. The creation of the new reserve will conserve wildlife while also generating numerous environmental <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/news\/birdsplus-best-management-practices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">benefits for residents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the region, in the city of Saraguro, and surrounding areas. It will provide clean water for human consumption, reduce the occurrence of landslides, and preserve the area&#8217;s unique ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ridgely Reserve is part of the broader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/news\/birds-canada-joins-the-conserva-aves-initiative-to-support-local-protected-areas-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conserva Aves effort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, led by ABC, National Audubon Society, BirdLife International, Birds Canada, and the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), and supported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/news\/bezos-earth-fund-bets-on-bird\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bezos Earth Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The initiative aims to establish 100 new subnational protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean, totaling at least 4.9 million acres. In Ecuador, Conserva Aves is working to designate or expand more than 190,000 hectares as protected areas through calls for proposals and direct investment strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocotoco.org.ec\/web2#\/EN\/home2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jocotoco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has become a leader in conservation and nature-based tourism and has helped set the standard for international bird conservation. Dr. Ridgely remains on its board, while Rainforest Trust has collaborated with Jocotoco on 14 conservation projects covering 63,914 acres, with an additional 3,726 acres in progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creating nature reserves has been a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/about\/mission-and-strategy\/partnerships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hallmark of ABC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> since its founding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/news\/30th-anniversary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ago. Together with partners and local communities, ABC has helped protect over 1.1 million acres of land in more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/program\/reserves\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100 reserves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> spread across 15 countries, benefiting 3,000 bird species to date. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLsAsLroa7HAmt2J_NoyQnVMRwBSLb1E5C\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch our webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more about ABC&#8217;s work to improve forest habitats for resident and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/program\/birdscapes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">migratory birds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> throughout the Western Hemisphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Honoring Dr. Robert Ridgely<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Ridgely traveled tirelessly across South America to document its vast avian diversity in his influential books on Neotropical birds. He participated in numerous research expeditions with teams of ornithologists and played a key role in making this conservation project possible through his deep, long-standing connections within the local community. His efforts extended beyond research, hiring and training locals to monitor migratory birds and ensuring long-term conservation impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Bob Ridgely and all the other founders of Jocotoco have created a remarkable legacy by establishing our reserves, founding the Jocotoco Foundation, and expanding our protected areas across Ecuador,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> said Martin Schaefer, CEO of Jocotoco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cRainforest Trust board member and ex-President Bob Ridgely has committed his life to conserving Ecuador&#8217;s rich biodiversity, especially birds, and it is so fitting that his name will grace the newest reserve established and managed by the Ecuadorian NGO he founded, Jocotoco Foundation. Rainforest Trust is honored to support this initiative\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, said James Deutsch, CEO of Rainforest Trust.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conserva Aves, American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Fundaci\u00f3n de Conservaci\u00f3n Jocotoco, and Rainforest Trust,\u00a0 announced the creation of the Ecuador Ridgely Reserve in Selva Alegre, a vital sanctuary for the Endangered Red-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops) and other threatened species. 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