Peru is renowned for its landscapes, culture, and history. The biodiversity is also exceptional; across the country they have almost 2,000 bird species!
This video provides travel tips, features 50 bird species, and highlights the best birdwatching spots around Lima. You'll see hummingbirds, vultures, flycatchers, and some of Australia's birds' long-lost cousins.
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:46 - Miraflores - City Birding
06:36 - Pantanos de Villa - Wetlands
12:37 - Chilca Beach
18:29 - Pucusana - Sea Birding
Corrections:
10:28 Actually a Striated Heron (their plumage varies to what is seen in Australia)
14:07 Actually a Semipalmated Sandpiper. They are often confused with the Sanderling. Google "Delaware Sanderling vs Semipalmated Sandpiper pdf" for a helpful guide to differentiate them