Horacio Matarasso
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Horacio Matarasso, born January 6, 1967, is ornithologist and leader of the South American bird watchers
in 1967, where he lived until 1995. He joined Aves Argentinas
in 1984 and studied Biology at the University of Buenos Aires
, to engage in Ornithology
. He is currently director of Aves Patagonia and make trips to study birds in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil and other countries of the continent.
in northern Patagonia
. There is director of the Centre for Ornithology Neuquén from Universidad Nacional del Comahue. He has made several contributions to the Ornithology
, including the discovery of 2 new species for Argentina: The Tenca (Mimus thenca) and the Slender-billed ParakeetEnicognathus leptorhynchus
Since 1996 dictates Birding courses in different locations in Argentina
and Chile
. He has participated as an honorary advisor of national and provincial governments, representing the country in meetings held in other continents (USA, England, etc.). In 2008, he chaired the XII Argentina Ornithological Meeting. In 2010, along with Tito Narosky
wrote the Checklist of Birds of Argentina.
His biggest contribution, however, could be the impact on bird watching in South America
. From 2008 he began working on the development and integration of birding in South America and is currently the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the South American Bird Fair
, the main point of contact between the birders across the continent.
Biography
Born in Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in 1967, where he lived until 1995. He joined Aves Argentinas
Aves Argentinas
Aves Argentinas / Asociación Ornitológica del Plata , is an Argentine non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation. Incorporated in 1916, it is one of the oldest of such organizations in South America....
in 1984 and studied Biology at the University of Buenos Aires
University of Buenos Aires
The University of Buenos Aires is the largest university in Argentina and the largest university by enrollment in Latin America. Founded on August 12, 1821 in the city of Buenos Aires, it consists of 13 faculties, 6 hospitals, 10 museums and is linked to 4 high schools: Colegio Nacional de Buenos...
, to engage in Ornithology
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds...
. He is currently director of Aves Patagonia and make trips to study birds in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil and other countries of the continent.
Contributions to birdwatching
Since 1996 lives in San Martin de los AndesSan Martín de los Andes
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in northern Patagonia
Patagonia
Patagonia is a region located in Argentina and Chile, integrating the southernmost section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the cordillera to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean...
. There is director of the Centre for Ornithology Neuquén from Universidad Nacional del Comahue. He has made several contributions to the Ornithology
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds...
, including the discovery of 2 new species for Argentina: The Tenca (Mimus thenca) and the Slender-billed ParakeetEnicognathus leptorhynchus
Since 1996 dictates Birding courses in different locations in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. He has participated as an honorary advisor of national and provincial governments, representing the country in meetings held in other continents (USA, England, etc.). In 2008, he chaired the XII Argentina Ornithological Meeting. In 2010, along with Tito Narosky
Tito Narosky
Tito Narosky is an Argentinian ornithologist and writer. Of the 20 books he has authored or co-authored, Birds of Argentina and Uruguay, a Field Guide is the best known, with over 40,000 copies sold....
wrote the Checklist of Birds of Argentina.
His biggest contribution, however, could be the impact on bird watching in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. From 2008 he began working on the development and integration of birding in South America and is currently the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the South American Bird Fair
South American Bird Fair
The South American Birdwatching Fair is an annual event for birdwatchers, held every November at San Martin de los Andes in Patagonia, Argentina...
, the main point of contact between the birders across the continent.