From the Andes to the Pacific Ocean (4 nights / 5 days)
In this tour, we will get to know the vastness of Central Chile from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes. We will travel through diverse ecosystems and habitats such as: the Andes, Precordillera, Central Valley and Matorral (Chilean Savannah), Coastal Mountain Range, Sclerophyllous Forest, Swamps, Lagoons, Coast line and Marine Coast, including a pelagic trip into the cold waters of the Humboldt Current (one of the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth).
We will try to observe as many birds as possible, especially the endemic birds of this eco-region.
We think that this tour reflects very well what Central Chile and its interesting birds with its forms, colors and songs, is all about.
Tour highlights
Contrasting environments ranging from the Humboldt Current to the Andes.
La Campana National Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Chilean endemics, including: Chilean Tinamou, Chilean Seaside Cinclodes, Crag Chilia, Dusky-tailed Canastero, Moustached Turca, White-throated Tapaculo, Dusky Tapaculo and Chilean Mockingbird.
Bird specialties: Humboldt Penguin, Pink-footed Shearwater, Red-legged Cormorant, Torrent Duck, Andean Condor, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, Grey Gull, Inca Tern, Grey-breasted Seedsnipe, Giant Hummingbird, Wren-like Rushbird, Many-coloured Rush-Tyrant, Rufous-tailed Plantcutter, Greater Yellow-Finch and Thick-billed Siskin, among others.
Dates: from September to April.
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle |
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Chilean Mockingbird |
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Green-backed Firecrown |
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Magellanic Horned Owl |
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Picui Ground Dove |
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Red-legged Cormorant, Peruvian Booby & Peruvian Pelican |
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