Beto is a highly respected local resident in the Mache-Chindul Reserve that started working with FCAT in 2014. He has co-authored one paper related to diversity of nocturnal birds, such as owls, in forest fragments and was also awarded for the ‘best student paper’ for this work at the IV meeting of the Ecuadorian Ornithological Society. Beto has continued expanding his skill set, and his versatility and flexibility are critical to FCAT’s research scientific projects and community outreach projects.