Take action to save the Blue-throated Hillstar!
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We continue our efforts to protect the Blue-throated Hillstar! The recently discovered hummingbird(Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus), by our board member Francisco Sornoza, is Critically Endangered with a scarce population of only 150-400 individuals.
Our main goal is to establish the first reserve in Cerro de Arcos, a key area for the species. We have already raised 125.700$, and with your help we can reach our goal of 500.000$.
The Blue-throated Hillstar lives in the paramos and feeds mainly on Chuquiraga jussieu (native plant of Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru), which are increasingly threatened by cattle and large-scale pine plantations.
Help us to save the Blue-throated Hillstar - so we jointly become leaders in conservation!
How can you help?
500$= 1 acre
100$= artificial nesting sites
10-50$= fence off sensitive areas
You can also follow us on social media (below) and share our campaign posts!
