Birding in Iguazu National Park
Argentina
Region
Iguazu National Park
Season
All year around
Duration
From 4 to 5 days
Briefing
To be defined.
Tour description
The Atlantic rainforest located in the province of Misiones is the most biodiverse habitat of Argentina, and it is protected by a system of national and provincial parks, as well as some private preserves, creating what is known as the “Green Corridor”. Iguazú National Park, close to the border with Brazil, is one of the best locations for birding in this exuberant ecosystem.
A complete net of trails and boardwalks into the forest and around the spectacular waterfalls will give us the chance to explore swamps, riverside habitats, dense forests and bamboo groves during diurnal and nocturnal outings.
More than 430 species of birds have been recorded in the region, and we will have great chances to observe several species of tropical hummingbirds, 5 species of toucans, plumbeous kites, green ibis, rusty-margined guans, black-fronted piping guans, slaty-breasted wood-rails, plush-crested jays, several species of parrots and parakeets, antshrikes, tanagers and antpittas, and it's one of the best locations for seeing the endangered black-fronted piping-guan, among many other species.
During our Iguazú tour we'll also visit a private garden in the town of Puerto Iguazú, frequented by numerous species of tanagers, finches and hummingbirds (more than 12 species usually visit the feeders), and we can also add two extra days for visiting Urugua-í and Cruce Caballero Provincial Parks where we will add new species not seen in Iguazú, such as the Araucaria tit-spinetail and the rare vinaceous-breasted parrot.