Private Birdwatching in Iguazu National Park

Birding Route:

It starts very early in the morning, approximately at 05 am. We drive towards the Iguazu Falls National Park, where we arrive shortly before dawn. We walk the trails of the reserve, appreciating its varied and rich flora; while we make the sighting of numerous species of birds, distinguishing their songs, colors and characteristic habits. Returning around 12 pm. Alternatively, and depending on the season and weather conditions, the activity can be carried out within the Iguazu National Park, to see the Falls.

Flora and Fauna:

The park’s vegetation cover is rich and varied. Among the most significant species are: Palo Rosa, palmito, black laurel, yellow laurel, anchico, white guatambú, white parrot, cedar, guayubira, tacuarembó and chachi bravo, among others.

The park’s fauna includes 77 species of mammals, of which slightly less than half present some degree of threat. Among them are examples of anta or tapir, two species of wild pig: the collared peccary and the lipped peccary, two deer: American Mazama and Mazama nana, the vinegar fox, the giant otter or choker wolf, two tiger cats or tiricas: Leopardus wiedii and Leopardus tigrinus, the ounce cat, the jaguar and the yurumí.

The large area of the park, its good state of preservation and the varied environments that compose it are the habitat of dozens of bird species (some with threat of extinction). They have been observed specimens of harpy, Macuco, yacutinga, saw duck, Brazilian tawny owl, cejudo orejerito, ojirrojo, small-breasted black- breasted cockerel, espinero del monte, creamy-bellied pearlite, among many others. Songbirds are widely represented. The presence of the dancers green (Piprites chloris), olive (Schiffornis virescens) and blue (Chiroxiphia caudata) has been recorded; the big ones (Tityra cayana) and small (Tityra inquisitor); the anambé greenish (Pachyramphus viridis), chestnut (Pachyramphus castaneus), common (Pachyramphus polychopterus) and large (Pachyramphus validus), among dozens of other varieties. The reserve is home to a multitude of insects, among which colorful butterflies stand out. Among them, those commonly known as common almonds (Heliconius erato), porá (Morpho helenor), malachite (Siproeta stelenes), eighty (Diaethria candrena), spotted velvet (Catonephele numilia), febo (Phoebis sennae) and protester (Aphrissa) have been observed.

• Transfers in 4x4 vehicles from and to Hotel at Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguazu included.
• Includes specialist ornithologist English Speaking Guide. ornithologist guide with the appropriate equipment (binoculars, telescope, bird guide, check list and recordings of the singing of more than 300 species). He can borrow the equipment to the passenger, but we also recommend to bring your own binoculars in case you have ones.

• Food or drinks

If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.

In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:

• a. Up to 72 hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)
• b. After 72 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.