Birding Tours in Chile with Birds of Peru Tours

by Birds of Peru Tours Bird watching Tours in South America

Chile is an island unto itself, cut off from the rest of the Neotropical zone (Central and South America) by physical barriers in each of the four cardinal directions, according to biogeography.

Chile is a very diverse and picturesque country that offers many highlights for any birding trip, whether you are an expert birder searching for endemic species and regional delicacies or a newbie bird enthusiast taking in various facets of the local environment and culture.

Note: If you are looking for a trip organizer for Bird Watching Chile, approach Birds of Peru.

We encourage you to read about the various birding regions you would come across while traveling through this long, thin nation.

Northern Chile

The hostile Atacama Desert in northern Chile, which shares a border with southern Peru and Bolivia, is the driest desert on the planet. The enormous, flightless Giant Coot and the tiny Chilean Woodstar are just a few of the numerous animals that call this special place home.

Peruvian Rainforest Trip: The northernmost city of Chile, Arica, is located on the coast. It has beaches, a stream estuary, and desert slopes, and it is home to a variety of rare birds, including the Oasis Bird, the Peruvian Thick-knee, and the unusual Slim Finch.

Putre is a charming village that makes a great location for exploring the area's birdlife. A variety of fascinating species can be seen here near the southernmost point of their species, including the Golden-billed Saltator, the Masked Siskin, the Dark-winged Canastero, the Turquoise Tanager, as well as the Dazzling Violetear.

The High Andean Plateau, also known as the Puna or Altiplano, is located higher in the Andes and therefore is home to a wide variety of Andean rarities. Puna Rhea, all three Andean flamingo varieties (Chilean, Andean, and James's), Puna Tinamou, Gray Diuca Finch, and Andean Swallow are all members of the outstanding avian cast that is the Southern Gray Fox and Vizcacha.

Central Chile

Chile is one of the world's largest ecological regions and a location of endemism because it comprises the eco-region of the Mediterranean. Central Chile is one of the most intriguing biogeographical regions in our country.

It should come as no surprise that practically all of Chile's indigenous bird species may be seen here, such as the Chilean Mockingbird, White-throated Tapaculo, Moustached Turca, or Dusky-tailed Canastero.

During the spring and summer months, both the stunning Giant Hummingbird and the White-crested Elaenia frequent this area.

There are numerous other birds that can be found in this area, including the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle as well as other hawks, the Striped Woodpecker, the Chilean Pigeon, and the Crested Tit-Tyrant.

Many very specialized birds that are accustomed to high elevations and freezing temperatures can be found in the remarkable assemblage of peaks as well as river valleys that make up the Central Chilean Andes.

Conclusion

Why wait? Plan your Chile trip with the Birds of Peru Tours Package and enjoy watching the magnificent birds.