Birders

The Jocotoco Foundation, in conjunction with American Bird Conservancy and the World Land Trust, has now purchased the first 65 Hectares of a proposed larger reserve, Cerro Arcos. But these 65 Hectares are not enough to ensure this species long-term survival, Jocotoco is currently working on getting more funds, if you would like to help, here's a link to a current fundraiser:

https://www.jocotoco.org.ec/wb#/EN/Proyectos/2024/Save_the_Blue_throated_Hillstar_from_extinction

This is the only remaining Hillstar habitat, and includes a limited population of its specialized nectar source of Chuquiraga and Puya species plants. The foundation has already started a nursery to replant the area with these critical feeding plants, and is working carefully with the local community of Guambusari to ensure the long-term protection of this beautiful species.