Monitoring parrots and macaws in the Peruvian Amazon
Introduction
We have been working with wildlife and local communities since 1989. A long history of dedicated research and monitoring has provided many insights into various aspects of parrot and wildlife of south eastern Peru. We are always looking to collaborate with anyone with a passion for conservation and biology. We have supported many national and international students and look forward to hearing from you should you wish to participate in our project or conduct your studies with our support.
Tambopata is a unique forest environment, with the highest concentrations of avian clay licks in the world. A range of animals come to satisfy their need for salt or the soothing effects of the clay along the river banks of the region. The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world.
Rainforest Expeditions (RFE) is a Peruvian tourist company who have 3 established tourist lodges along the Tambopata River that function as research bases. The Tambopata Macaw Project has now become the umbrella under which many research projects have taken place. Dr Donald Brightsmith of Texas A&M is the project director, managing the research which is conducted at the Tambopata Research Centre. Alan Lee of Manchester Metropolitan University and Daphne Matsufuji of Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina manage research at the lodges Refugio Amazonas and Posada Amazonas.
This site has been designed by Alan Lee to explain research being undertaken and for anyone who is interested in the project and is thinking of taking part. Read more on volunteering here or contact us for research opportunities.
Thanks to our sponsors: Earthwatch Institute, Rainforest Expeditions, Tambopata Reserve Society, Manchester Metropolitan University, Texas A&M, and the Chester Zoo.
We are supported by:
The Tambopata Reserve Society
Chester Zoo
Research has been authorised by the Peruvian Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA)
