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ABSTRACT:
Ecotourism can be a vehicle for community-based conservation if it is conducted with an emphasis on the well-being of local ecosystems and human communities. Birdwatchers form the largest group of ecotourists and are, on average, well-educated, wealthy and have specific expectations. This makes them ideal ecotourists for community-based conservation. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive review of birdwatching from a conservation biology perspective. The specific objectives are: (1) to review the economic potential of birdwatching for community-based conservation; (2) to provide a basic framework for estimating the financial contribution and environmental impact of birdwatchers; (3) to outline the potential benefits and problems associated with this hobby; and (4) to provide suggestions for improving the conservation value of birdwatching. Even though the potential of birdwatching tourism to improve the financial and environmental well-being of local communities is high, many governments are unaware of this potential, research on the economical and environmental impacts of this hobby is sorely needed, and much needs to be done to increase the financial contribution of birdwatching to local communities.
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