Osa Birds: Research and Conservation

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Osa Birds is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of birds and their habitats in the south pacific Osa region of Costa Rica through conservation initiatives, research, and education. We work with rural Osa communities to conduct long term avian monitoring and applied research of resident and Neotropical migratory birds through sound science and a strong emphasis on globally threatened species or species of conservation concern. We want to understand the factors that limit threatened populations as well as develop a baseline of information on species ecology, distribution, and habitat requirements.

Our approach to conservation is geared towards creating healthy habitat for birds through the restoration of degraded lands through propagation and planting of native plants and trees. Of course, we couldn’t do any of this without the collaboration of our local communities and their strong desire to see the return of healthy landscapes for all. We work directly with our donors, the decision-makers at SINAC/MINAE, the community development associations, managers, scientists, and educators to ensure dissemination of information, mitigation of species declines through strong management and conservation strategies. Our work is varied and includes a strong educational programmatic component that consists of bird curriculum in local schools, community events, and outreach projects as well as short ecology courses and research birding tours. If we are not out walking line transects for peninsula-wide bird monitoring, then you might find us planting trees for birds!