25 BEAUTIFUL BIRDS IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

[Judi Lynn]

With over 1,800 species, of which 139 are endemic, the birds of Peru are spectacularly diverse.

So it’s no surprise that the country has emerged as a favorite among people who love wildlife, especially birdwatchers.

Destinations such as Manu National Park, Colca Canyon, and the Islas Ballestas have all become increasingly popular ecotourism attractions in recent years.

Still, the Peruvian Amazon is arguably the country’s finest hotbed of incredible avian activity.

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Amazon Kingfisher via Canva
AMAZON KINGFISHER

Found throughout the American tropics from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, the Amazon Kingfisher looks like a larger version of the Green Kingfisher.

They can grow up to 12 inches long and three to four times as heavy.

They have oily green heads, shaggy crests, white collars, and lack the white wing markings of their green cousins.

Watch for them on rocks and branches close to the water, where they feed on fish and amphibians.



Black Collared Hawk via Canva

More:
https://greenglobaltravel.com/birds-in-the-amazon-rainforest/

[Judi Lynn]

1. A bird appears in the article I never knew existed. The Great Potoo!

Potoo chicks













Great Potoo territory!

Call of the Great Potoo!

[abqtommy]

2. Thanks for this, Judi. I went to the link to view the photos and was very pleased to see

them and the many other links on that page to various facts and fotos. This is a
wonderful resource that I've already tapped into to post a separate article on one of
my favorite animals, the elephants.