It is important to determine which habitats are most important to the birds, what resources the birds need, and how to meet those needs without compromising the rancher's ability to make a living. Birds could, in fact, be a bool to the ranchers, as they offer ecotourism potential. El Cuyo- Location, economy, Ria Lagartos. Isolating the causes of bird decline and the threats to bird species. Current work with ranchers.
Birds have intrinsic value.
Possible economic boon for area and alternative to ranching.