Bird Watching in Peru
For bird watchers the world over, bird watching in Peru is the most satisfying experience ever. No other country can compare with the landscaping of Peru and this beautiful landscape provides an excellent atmosphere for a large variety of birds. The natural beauty and the amazing bird life is truly nature’s gift to mankind.
You also have the Chiclayo-Cajamarca Circuit which is an absolute must if you are a bird watching enthusiast
After Columbia, Peru is where you will find the biggest variety of birds. Nature has ensured that Peru, with its strategic location and unique topography, is the best habitat for birds from all over the world.
As per the latest studies carried out, there are at least 2000 species of birds in existence in Peru today. Ornithologists or those who are involved in research and study of domestic and wild birds are of the opinion that one can find almost 19% of all species of birds and about 50% neo-tropical birds in Peru. Peru has virgin forests which are the perfect place for rare birds and animals to live.
Bird watchers around the world will not resist visiting the country to experience firsthand this amazing adventure. Ideally if you are a first time visitor then research thoroughly before you venture into the unknown. Make sure you have a list of things you will need and a list of places ideal for bird watching so you can best out the time you spend there.
The National Reserve called Lomas de Lachay is a small reserve and it is the best place to be if bird watching is your hobby. 100 kilometers north of Lima, the capital city of Peru this is a daytime reserve where you can see some of the rare species like the Yellow Finch and the thick billed Miner.
The Marcapomacocha is also a short five hour drive from the capital and here there are rare species like the Sandpipers, the black breasted Hillstar, various types belonging to the Andean species and the amzing Cinclodes with its white belly. In the lake is the Giant coot where you can see beautiful views of the Carpish range, the Lake Junin, and the Huanuco.
The Paracas National Reserve is situated fours hours from Lima. You can see some spectacular birds in this preserve like the Pisco, the Dark Faced Ground Tyrant, the Peruvian thick-knee, the Humboldt Current and the Tawny-throated dotterel.
You also have the Chiclayo-Cajamarca Circuit which is an absolute must if you are a bird watching enthusiast - here you have the chance to see the rare and legendary variety of birds found only in Peru like the long-whiskered owlet, the marañon crescent-chest, the amazing spatule-tail and the Inca finch.
Last but not the least is the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve situated in the central Andes in Huaraz. It’s a ten hour drive through magnificent mountain ranges and lakes. Here one can see the white cheeked Cotinga, the Andean Condors and finches of many types.