Category: Aves migratorias

Research from our Migratory Birds Scholarship Program was presented at an international bioacoustics conference in France.

Post author By Admin Paul
Post date 10 July, 2025

Thanks to the Migratory Bird Scholarship Program awarded by Fundación ProAves, researcher Diego Mejía presented his scientific work at the third edition of the international JJBA conference (Journées Jeunes BioAcousticiens), held from June 23 to 26, 2025, in Vernon, France. His presentation reached an audience of over 60 bioacoustics and biology experts from various European countries,

This project was made possible through the support of Fundación ProAves, which fosters scientific advancement among young Colombians through its scholarship program—providing real opportunities for a new generation of researchers to contribute to biodiversity knowledge and conservation.

The research focused on identifying components of vocal behavior in two migratory bird species: the Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) and the Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) during their stay in wintering areas in Colombia, specifically within the ProAves Arrierito Antioqueño and Reinita Cielo Azul reserves.

The goal was to understand how the ecological and developmental functions of their vocalizations vary in contrast to their breeding grounds in North America.

Mejía emphasized the importance of conducting research in tropical regions. His message was clear: “If studies focus only on temperate regions like Europe or the United States, we are seeing only half of the ecological story of migratory birds. In this sense, conducting research in megadiverse countries like Colombia is essential to understanding their full life cycles.”

The scholarship developed by Diego was one of twelve awarded by ProAves in the second half of 2024, and it represents not only a scientific achievement but also a powerful example of how academic support initiatives are paving the way for conservation and research in Colombia to gain international recognition and voice.

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La ReinitaChiva started its tour of Colombia and is now at COP16

Post author By Admin Paul
Post date 28 October, 2024

Migratory birds are amazing species that travel thousands of kilometers to protect themselves from the cold, get food and find safe spaces during the winter season to reach countries like Colombia. Understanding the importance of these birds, our environmental mobile classroom has evolved to become the ReinitaChiva, a change that represents a conservation challenge focused on education about these extreme travelers.

We are excited to begin a new phase that will contribute to the conservation of boreal and austral migratory species where communities play a key role in preserving them.

This colorful vehicle that will visit schools, parks, squares and communities throughout Colombia will allow the enjoyment of a journey full of learning, games and smiles around the fascinating world of migratory birds, in addition, the experience in the chiva includes interactive activities, games and workshops, aimed at children and adults, with the aim of promoting the love of nature and the protection of biodiversity.

Our emblematic conservation chiva has now completed its first kilometers of travel with 4 visits. The first stop was in Santa Marta, in the town of Bonda, then visited the South American Regional Forum of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). From there, he continued his journey to Cajamarca, Tolima and now he is at the COP16, the most important event in the world dedicated to biodiversity conservation.

Join this exciting adventure and learn more about the incredible world of these extreme travelers that beautify the Colombian sky with their visit every year.

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ProAves Celebrates the arrival of the Extreme Travelers

Post author By Paul Salaman
Post date 15 October, 2021

We held the second annual Migratory Bird Festival in San Vicente de Chucurí, department of Santander, with numerous activities such as workshops, talks, ecological walks, and observation outings.

WARM WELCOME TO MIGRATORY BIRDS!

In order for the community to learn more about Migratory Birds and what actions to implement to protect them, academic, cultural, and recreational activities were developed and aimed at raising awareness of the importance and threats of these feathered travelers. In addition, Likewise, the main birds that arrive in Colombia and how we can contribute to their protection were announced.

The closing of the festival, which took place on October 9, coincided with the celebration of the second-largest birding day of the year, October Big Day, for which several people, including children, adolescents, and adults, visited the Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves Reserve and registered 100 species of birds between endemic and migratory, which were registered in the eBird platform.

Through these environmental education initiatives, inclusive processes emerge, where the community recognizes, participates, and appropriates each of the strategies that promote the conservation of this particular biological group.

PROAVES RESERVES, A SAFE DESTINATION FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS

The Natural Reserves of the Fundación ProAves form a safe haven for extreme international feathered travelers. Every year hundreds of bird species visit us in search of food and warm territories during their non-breeding season. They are essential for ecosystems and their conservation. For this reason, ProAves has carrying out the Migratory Birds program for more than 15 years, with the aim of evaluating the status of species and collecting valuable information regarding changes and trends in their populations.

The program seeks to build a strategic network for bird monitoring, understand and effectively conserve these species and their habitats in Colombia, as well as increase the national capacity to carry out studies and conservation actions. In addition, the program seeks to grow awareness about migratory birds and their habitats.

This event was made possible thanks to the support and collaboration of people and institutions that are committed to the conservation of our country’s biodiversity. Thanks to all those involved!