Bird Watching in Peru

Peru is the perfect place for bird watching, and you can even take guided tours that focus on birds. Over 1800 bird species have been documented in Peru, making its biodiversity very impressive. The Peruvian National Bird is the Gallito de la Rocas, or “Rooster of the Rocks.” You can see these birds and an amazing variety of other tropical species in this beautiful country. An American omithologist, or bird scientist, Theodore Parker III once said, “Peru offers ‘bird-enthusiasts’ more than any other country in the world… Being here is like being a child visiting a huge store filled with new and fascinating toys.” Many scientists have traveled to Peru to study birds, and if you can learn new things about these fascinating creatures in Peru as well.