| Center for the Study of Tropical Birds |
| The Center for the Study of Tropical Birds is a Texas non-profit 501(c)3 Corporation devoted to promoting the conservation of the birdlife inhabiting the New World tropics (Neotropics). Previous activities include organization of symposiums and workshops, production and distribution of educational materials, funding of research and conducting our own studies. Our current efforts are focused on the New World Quail and other gamebirds. |
| We have worked since 1992 with the Bearded Wood-partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus) in northeast Mexico. We continue to investigate the distribution and ecological requirements of this species. Above photo by Juan Cornejo |
| Two additional species with ongoing programs are the Montezuma (Cyrtonyx montezumae) and the Ocellated Quail (C. ocellatus). The Ocellated Quail is an "at risk" species inhabiting highland pine-oak forest from southern Mexico to Nicaragua. We are currently determining the species status and distribution throughout its range. Our studies with the Montezuma include development of artificial insemination and reintroduction techniques. Photo Terry Becher |
| The final species we are working with is the Black-throated Bobwhite (Colinus nigrogularis). Our current effort is in support of Celeshia Guy a student at the University of Belize. Under the direction of Dr. Elma Kay, Celeshia is conducting a study titled " Preferred habitat of the Black-throated Bobwhite quail in the Manatee Forest Reserve". This study is the second in a series of studies CSTB is coordinating on this species in Belize. |
| CSTB inc. works closely with the World Pheasant Association and is a member of the IUCN/SSC/BIRDLIFE/WPA Gamebird Specialist Group for additional information e-mail admin@cstbinc.org |
| This web page is under construction.. Please check back as we plan to post published papers from each project as well as additional photographs and information. Webpage updated 28 June 2009 |
