Análisis de la avifauna como un recurso para desarrollar el potencial turístico de la Reserva Biológica Limoncocha provincia de Sucumbíos.

Abstract

The objective of the present research was to analyze the avifauna from Biological Reserve (RBL) in Limoncocha for its tourist potential, it is in Shushufindi canton, province of Sucumbíos, using bird registration platforms in Ecuador like Ebird, birds of Ecuador and the Photographic Guide to the Biological Reserve in Limoncocha. The approach was a direct analysis of nature without influencing environmental changes or species inhabitants. The research was field and literature review since data was obtained through specific documents and information not yet published. The study area was identified at Ministry of Environment, the identification of birds of the reserve and existing tourist facilities in the area were carried out. In addition, strategic axes were formulated to strengthen tourism activity. After the reserve has biological diversity, especially birds are the most representative number of ecosystems found in the study area, a total 525 species of birds. It concluded that, the feasibility of this resource is understood as a tourist potential since have the necessary resources to strengthen their tourist and economic activity thanks to the number of species that inhabit this protected area and declared a RAMSAR site. It is recommended to implement more resources in the identification of endemic and migratory species reserve for greater performance and identification for tourists.