Protecting Costa Rica's macaw with technology

(April 2024) In Costa Rica, Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative has equipped the habitat of the critically endangered Green Macaw with 113 acoustic devices across nearly 11,000 sq km to monitor its habitat. This groundbreaking project, in collaboration with SINAC, Macaw Recovery Network, and the Tropical Scientific Center, has recorded promising population trends despite challenges like habitat loss and illegal trafficking. With the first six-month data collection phase complete, the partners are now analyzing sounds that hold the key to the survival and recovery of these majestic birds. Watch this video to discover how AI and eco-acoustics are turning the tide in wildlife conservation.