Full birding day trip to the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Puna ecoregion. Visit different bushy steppes, some cacti forests, know amazing landscapes of great geological interest, and some small wetlands of the Puna ecoregion, to learn about the birds of this unique landscape declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as well as various waterbirds typical of the Andes. Excellent opportunities for nature photography.
Duration
From 10 to 12 hours.
Bird species
Andean Goose, Puna Teal, Crested Duck, Andean Condor, Mountain Caracara, James’ and Andean Flamingoes, Andean Avocet, Andean and Giant Coots, Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Creamy-bellied Canastero, Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Brown-backed Mockingbird, Patagonian Mockingbird, Greenish Yellow Finch, Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch, Mourning Sierra-Finch, among many others.
Difficulty
Low. Short walks above 3,400 m.a.s.l. are included.
Requirements
Basic birding skills and previous experience is desired. We will provide participants with further information.
Services
Included:
- Professional birding and nature guide.
- Use of spotting-scope.
- Bird books for consulting.
- Transportation in private vehicule.
- Lunch (optional).
Not included:
- Services not mentioned.
Seasonality
All year round.
Start & finish
Start and finish place is the Jujuy city or its airport (JUJ), among other places.
