Birding in Argentina
Argentina is a country of birds, and an excellent destination for those interested in birding. With more than 1000 species, and lots of endemic species, and families restricted to the Southern Cone in habitats so varied, extremes and accessible, Argentina is a very appealing destination for birdwatchers.
Our country hosts such varied habitats such as tropical rainforests in the Northeast, the vast Iberá Marshlands (one of the biggest wetlands in South America), the Chaco’s forests and savannahs, the Yungas or cloud forests, the Puna or Altiplano over 3,300 meters, the vast Patagonian steppes and temperate beech forests, the Pampas’ grasslands and wetlands, deserts, a vast littoral of more than 4,400 km along the South Atlantic, and the Andes, with the highest summit of the Western Hemisphere (Mt. Aconcagua, 6,970 m).
Such variety of habitats are home of a surprising diversity of birds, like several species of penguins, hummingbirds, furnarids, flycatchers, Seriemas, tanagers, Andean condors, nightjars, Hooded grebes, monjitas, Black-necked swans, tapaculos, Southern screamers, Darwin’s rheas, pygmy owls, seedeaters and numerous endemics.
A vast net of protected areas, private preserves and special sites are the ideal sites for birding in Argentina and where Kúntur Expeditions organizes the ornithological tours.
Our staff, founders and leaders, have a vast background in nature conservation and as birdwatchers. We have an excellent team of professional ornithological and naturalist guides, who will lead you through the different habitats in unforgettable birding tours.
Although most of the programs shown are upon request and sample tours, we will be glad to organize tailor-made programs according to your interests, needs and timing.
Discover with us the birds of Argentina and southern South America in surprising habitats and landscapes!
