Peru has a great geographical diversity that ranges from the Pacific coast to the Amazon jungle and the high mountains of the Andes. In Peru you can find a great variety of birds.
Our country is recognized as one of the most outstanding destinations for people who are passionate about seeing and appreciating birds. In their natural environment, you can apreciate the most beautiful multicolored birds. Peru has more than 1,800 registered species of birds.
The extraordinary diversity of habitats known in Peru contributes to this ornithological wealth, making Peru a paradise for bird watchers and scientists who visit Sandoval Lake.
In Peru, birds face conservation challenges; they have lost their natural habitat for many years, due to illegal hunting and climate change. Despite this, there are many conservation efforts and the promotion of sustainable tourism seeking to protect this invaluable natural heritage for the next generations who will visit Sandoval Lake.
Peru is a privileged destination for bird watching. At Sandoval Lake your experience will be unique for those seeking to explore the amazing diversity of birds.
Unlike other countries, Peru has a great diversity of forests and natural areas that have remained untouched by civilization; Two-thirds of the Manu Biosphere Reserve is still unexplored and is therefore home to uncontacted Stone Age tribes in addition to Sandoval Lake Birds.
The Tambopa Reserve, Manu are the most wonderful places, and Peru is simply a great place to travel and relax. The nature reserves in Peru have unparalleled scenery, magnificent history, friendly people, impressive archaeological sites, stunning landscapes and excellent food.
Birds of Peru
Peru is one of the 3 countries where you can find more birds in the world, one of the favorite countries for birdwatchers from all over the world. Peru has varied geography, unique topography and the presence of deserts in different life zones have given Peru an unparalleled biodiversity and an impressive density of birds.
In Peru you can find more than 1,760 bird species (105 of which are endemic), Peru is home to more than 50% of all neotropical birds. For ornithologists, exploring Peru is an exciting experience, as numerous species new to science have been discovered in recent years, some of them so recent that they have not yet been given scientific names.
Unlike other countries such as Ecuador and Costa Rica, Peru conserves extensive areas of virgin forest and nature, still untouched by civilization. For example, two-thirds of the Manu Biosphere Reserve remains unexplored, harboring both uncontacted Stone Age tribes and an astonishing diversity of birds.
For those new to birding in the Neotropical region, Peru’s potential can be overwhelming; a 4 week trip trip can offer sightings of more than 750 natural species , some of which may be difficult to identify.