Abstract

GOMEZ H, Camila et al. Colombia Resurvey Project: Understanding the past to empower actions that strengthen knowledge and conservation of birds. Biota colombiana [online]. 2022, vol.23, n.1, e601.  Epub Feb 07, 2022. ISSN 0124-5376.  https://doi.org/10.21068/2539200x.984.

Gustavo Kattan was a visionary scientist who dreamed of repeating historical ornithological expeditions carried out in Colombia by the American Museum of Natural History. Gustavo wanted to study variations in bird assemblages in response to changes in landscape and climate, and thus contribute to bird conservation. Building on Gustavo's work, the Colombia Resurvey Project is now a reality through an alliance of scientists, local communities, Colombian and international institutions, collecting historical and current data on birds, to understand the ecological, evolutionary and conservation changes that have occurred in a century of transformation. The highly collaborative character of the project allows strengthening and diversifying the information deposited in scientific collections, and by doing so, increases Colombia's capacity in ornithological research. Furthermore, based on the knowledge of local communities, the project supports participative monitoring initiatives that contribute to promote sustainable economic alternatives in rural areas. Through production of interactive bird maps, a birding tourism business model to be led by local providers, as well as other results from local efforts, we hope to contribute to Colombia's sustainability and help guarantee the conservation and welfare of birds, their habitats, and the people that protect them.

Keywords : Citizen science; Expeditions; Frank M; Chapman; Monitoring; Ornithology; Scientific collections..

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