Bird Watching in Peru

Peru has more bird species than North America and Europe combined. Travelers that leave their homeland can discover more birds than they ever realized existed, including about 150 Peruvian endemic species. For bird enthusiasts, Peru is truly a paradise. The dynamic nation’s scenic landscapes are teeming with fascinating wildlife.



Imagine waking up in a beautiful tropical jungle to the noise of thousands of parrots and macaws. Visualize seeing an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at the stunning Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Picture yourself having a close encounter with a massive Andean Condor in the jaw-dropping Colca Canyon. All of this and more is possible during a Peru vacation.



The famous American field ornithologist, Theodore Parker III, once said "Peru offers bird enthusiasts more than any other country in the world" and that he felt like "a child visiting a huge store filled with new and fascinating toys." You will understand these bold statements during a bird watching tour in Peru.



The Amazon is one of the most amazing destinations to bird watch. Home to roughly one-third of the world’s birds, the largest rainforest in the world also houses many of the world’s rarest birds. In the Amazon nature enthusiasts have the opportunity to get lucky and spot a Spix macaw, a beautiful bird with a dark blue head, blue body, greenish belly, black face and bright yellow eyes. If not, at least you have over 1500 other bird species to see and photograph, include macaws that gather by the hundreds along the clay cliffs of the Amazon river. The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important ecological environments on earth. Yet, humanity continues to destroy the precious natural resources acre by acre. It is idealistic to think there will be a stop to the harmful acts; however, you should plan a birding trip before it is too late.





This guide to bird watching in Peru was written by a Peru travel expert at Peru For Less available to help you custom design your exciting Peru vacation packages.