A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán El fantástico poder de las aves EP1: Colombia el país de las aves
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Apr 17, 2025 In this discussion, María Ángela Echeverry Galvis, an ecology professor with 20 years of experience studying birds, and Noemi Moreno, Audubon Americas’ technical manager specializing in bird tourism, tackle the crucial role of birds in ecosystems. They highlight Colombia's stunning avian biodiversity and the urgent conservation needs due to urbanization and climate change. Listeners learn how sustainable practices in agriculture can protect these species and enhance mental health, underscoring the intertwined fates of birds and humanity.
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Colombia's Global Bird Richness
- Colombia hosts the highest number of bird species worldwide due to diverse ecosystems and migratory influx.
- Many migratory birds spend most of the year in Colombia, making them effectively Colombian for conservation purposes.
Birds As Ecosystem Thermometers
- Birds act as ecological thermometers by showing changes in abundance and behavior when ecosystems degrade.
- Loss of trees, polluted waters, or altered waste practices immediately alter bird presence and signal ecosystem decline.
Bogotá Rail Sparked Local Conservation
- Noemí recalled the Bogotá rail (latínua bogotana) as a formative species she first encountered in city wetlands.
- Its role as a local emblem helped spur community and institutional conservation efforts to restore wetlands and plants.