Successful Upper Tambopata River Expedition Uncovers 14 Wild Macaw Chicks and 12 Eggs
We just returned from a fruitful Upper Tambopata River expedition, where we found 14 wild macaw chicks and 12 eggs—a highly productive breeding season!
Special thanks to the dedicated team: Carlos Huamani, Roshan Tailor, Antenor Hurtado Carmona and Luis Rengifo for their outstanding work in camping, climbing trees and chick inspections.
Excellent team work!
Our team ready to go upriver: From right to left: Carlos Huamani, Luis Rengifo, Dr. Don Brightsmith, Roshan Tailor MsC, Antenor Carmona, Dr. Gaby Vigo-Trauco and Mandy Lu BrightsmithScarlet Macaw chick after a health and growth check upMandy Lu Brightsmith climbing +30 meter trees to check on macaw nestsDr. Vigo-Trauco during a chick check upDr. Brightsmiht and Antenor Carmona working on the camera system to install inside the macaw nests.
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Lightning Talks | Parrot Release Network
The two rounds of “Lighting Talks” where experts from across the Americas share results from their work with parrot releases are available HERE.
Virtual Symposium
Organized by Mesoamerican Parrot Network | Grupo Mesoamericáno de Interés Tematico en Psitaciformes and The Macaw Society | Sociedad Pro Guacamayos from Texas A&M University
PARROT RELEASE IN THE AMERICAS
A Virtual Symposium and Workshop
1 December 2023 | 8 AM to 6 PM Central American Time
