Peru is one of the top countries for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Here some important facts about birds in Peru.

Did you know that:

• Peru has the second highest number of bird species in the world? Counting only breeding species, Peru ranks first.
• more new species were described in Peru in the last 30 years than in any other country in the world, with about 1 new species on average described each year?.
• the official list of the birds of Peru has increased by about 200 species in the last 30 years, from 1601 species in 1972 to about 1800 species today? A combination of new records for Peru, taxonomic re-arrangement, and new species for science are responsible for this

• has more macaw clay licks than any other country?.
• at least another 4 species of seabirds (storm-petrels and terns) also use the desert as a nesting ground in order to avoid predation?

InkaNatura Travel has designed special programs including its popular rainforest lodges : Manu Wildlife Center, Sandoval lake Lodge and Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge. The programs will be lead by Thomas Valqui, the famous Peruvian Ornithologist, who has just published “ Where to watch birds in Peru” a very useful guide for birders.

You can find more information about our programs at : http://www.inkanatura.com/birdingtours.asp