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Peru is home to over 1,800 species of birds, making it one of the most popular birding destinations in the world. Home to about 120 unique species of birds, Peru is an ultimate destination for thousands of ornithologists and bird watchers from all over the world every year. New bird species have been discovered every year in its lush cloud forests and Amazon rainforest. Truly, very few countries in the world possess such an extraordinary ornithological diversity , as Peru has. If you're looking for an unforgettable birding experience, then it's the Peru that can satisfy your urge.
Peru is home to 118 species Hummingbirds , 33 species Cotingas, and 142 species of Antbirds , several species of Macaw , and rare birds like the White-winged Guan and the flightless Junin Grebe. Major birding destinations in Peru include the world-famous Manu National Park , the Tambopata National Reserve , and the beautiful Andean Lakes . Manu Biosphere reserve is home to over 850 species of birds, including the Amazon Kingfishers , Harpy Eagles, Hoatzins, Tiger Herons , and rare species such as the Giant Otter and the Giant Armadillo. Bird lover would also appreciate a visit to Tambopata Reserve Zone, with over 1,000 varieties of birds, including Parrots, Amazon Kingfishers, American Caracaras, Harpy Eagles, Russet-backed Oropendola to name a few.
Other must see birding destinations in Peru include the Paracas National Reserve, Lomas de Lachay National Reserve , Huascarán Biosphere Reserve, and Laguna Salinas, a large salt lake near Arequipa, known for its diverse population of Flamingoes. In addition, several Amazon rainforest lodges in Iquitos offer superb birding, each with hundreds of species of birds. Travour offers you unforgettable birding tours in Peru. So what're you waiting for!!! Go birding in Peru with Travour, and have an experience of lifetime.
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