Research > Ocean & Forest > Bird Diversity in Northern Peru

In a strategic partnership with SAVIA , PETROPERU, Inkaterra Asociación performed a study on bird diversity in Northern Peru to assess threats faced by endangered avifauna in the tropical dry forest.

86 bird species were inventoried, 18 of which are endemic to the Tumbes Region. Five endangered species have been identified–the Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii), the Tumbes swallow (Tachycineta stolzmanii), the Rufous flycatcher (Myiarchus semirufus), the Tumbes tyrant (Tumbezia salvini) and the Red-masked parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenis).

The initiative addresses habitat restoration through the reforestation of native flora such as the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), as well as the education of local communities and the development of birdwatching and other sustainable business opportunities in the area.