In June 2023, the World Parrot Trust, in collaboration with Finca La Gracia (The Lost Tinamou), brought together dedicated partners from across Central America to Guatemala for an informative four-day workshop hosted at Instituto Técnico de Capacitación y Productividad (INTECAP). The proceedings served as a platform for participants to exchange knowledge, explore practical field techniques and share successes and challenges in protecting Yellow-naped Amazons (Amazona auropalliata) across the species’ range.

Activities included instruction in climbing, where participants enhanced their skills and tackled challenging scenarios. Members also explored the critical role of roost monitoring in protecting parrot populations and highlighted effective techniques for data collection. Attendees were encouraged to present their ongoing work, discuss the habitats they work in and engage in other important discussions. The event was a combined alliance-building and practical workshop that will help further Yellow-naped Amazon conservation across the region.