Good Birding!
There are undoubtedly few countries in the world where bird lovers can be as delighted as in Peru; it is truly the birder’s paradise. It contains 16 Endemic Bird Areas. The term endemic means confined to a limited geographical range or a habitat. Amongst its avifauna of more than 1800 species, Peru is the home of more than 115 endemic species.
The most amazing thing about Peru is that new species are still regularly being found, so it offers you the opportunity to discover birds in the most amazing mega diverse ecosystems. From the Pacific shores and the mangrove swamps to the dry forests, the Andes and the Amazon Jungle.
Peru offers an amazing array of habitats and can easily fill a trip of a week or one of several months. The more you bird the country the more you will be pulled to visit new areas.
Explore this Birdwatching Section and you will be inspired to visit Peru and sample for yourself the amazing diversity of birds to be found here, and to enjoy the endemic highlights of the ultimate birding destination.
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Peru birdlife is among the most diverse and vivid in the world with over 1800 species and 115 of these endemic. Enjoy Peru’s birding diversity and be astonished by the volume of species and the otherworldly colors of their plumage. |
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From the coastal valleys of arid sands, going through the pristine jungle of the Amazon rainforest and to the high altitude mountain ranges of the Andes, the birding routes of Peru are among the best in the world and allow witnessing unique, rare and beautiful birds. |
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Please visit our Video Gallery section for an amazing glimpse of the rare Purple Collar Woodstar Hummingbird in the Chaparri Natural Reserve. |
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Ready to go birding? First take a look at our recommendations on the best birding equipment to maximize your experience. |
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