Major
Environmental Science
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Birds are known bioindicators for ecosystems worldwide. At Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica located in the Madre de Dios region of Perú, it’s no different. Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica is home to over 480 different bird species and frequently engages in bird monitoring. We noted every identifiable species of bird we saw or heard and chose to focus on mixed-species flocks (MSF) of birds to observe biodiversity within one collective group. In our study, we saw a total of 141 species of birds. We saw 4 different MSF with 24 species and ~60 individuals total. By focusing on MSF, we were able to gather observations of bird behavior and species interactions. While observing MSF and the different species within them, we were able to witness the importance of citizen science through collecting data via eBird.
Community Partners
Inkaterra Asociación
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Fr. Stephen Mitten S.J
Supported By
Inkaterra Asociación
Streaming Media
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Biodiversity Through the Lens of Bird Flocks
Birds are known bioindicators for ecosystems worldwide. At Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica located in the Madre de Dios region of Perú, it’s no different. Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica is home to over 480 different bird species and frequently engages in bird monitoring. We noted every identifiable species of bird we saw or heard and chose to focus on mixed-species flocks (MSF) of birds to observe biodiversity within one collective group. In our study, we saw a total of 141 species of birds. We saw 4 different MSF with 24 species and ~60 individuals total. By focusing on MSF, we were able to gather observations of bird behavior and species interactions. While observing MSF and the different species within them, we were able to witness the importance of citizen science through collecting data via eBird.