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Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Forty-seven species have been recorded in Peru. Pearl kite, Gampsonyx swainsonii.
- Great Kiskadee. Pitangus sulphuratus. Adults measure 21-27 cm (8-11 in) long. The wings and tail are warm reddish-brown, and their underparts are yellow.
- Saffron Finch. Sicalis flaveola. Adults are 13-15 cm (5-6 in) long. The males are bright yellow with an orange crown. Females are similar but duller and may even be brownish and streaky in southern populations.
- Southern Lapwing. Vanellus chilensis. Adults are 33-38 cm (13-15 in) long. Their upper parts are mostly brownish-gray with a distinctive black breast, white belly, gray head, and bronze shoulders.
- Tropical Kingbird. Tyrannus melancholicus. Adults range 18-23 cm (7-9 in) inches long. They have a big, gray head, bright yellow underparts, pale gray-green backs, and dark gray-brown wings.
- Andean Condor
- Humboldt Penguin
- Scarlet Macaw
- Marvellous Spatuletail
- Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock
- Harpy Eagle
- White-winged Guan
- Long-whiskered Owlet
- Inca Tern
- Curl-crested Aracari
Possessing a wingspan of up to 10 feet 10 inches (3.3 m), the majestic Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is not only the biggest condor in the world but one of the largest flying birds. Arguably one of the most important birds of Peru, the Andean Condor holds tremendous spiritual significance in Andean culture. Specifically, it represents the connecti...
Seven penguin species are distributed throughout South America. However, only the Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) inhabits Peru. This medium-sized penguin derives its name from Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt and the nutrient-rich Humboldt current that defines its range. The Humboldt Penguin is most closely related to the African, ...
Among the many Amazon Rainforest birds, macaws are some of the most fascinating. In Peru, there are eight species of macaws in the Amazon. Of these large colorful birds, the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is particularly spectacular. A monogamous species, Scarlet Macaw pairs mate for life. In southeastern Peru, the breeding season coincides with the rai...
The Marvellous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) is one of the most visually stunning birds in Peru. As can be seen below, the male Marvellous Spatuletail is a colorful bird with long tail feathers that resemble two intertwined spatulas. Contrarily, females have a shorter tail and only vestigially exhibit the iconic spatula-shaped feathers. During...
Within Peru’s humid montane forests lives the emblematic Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), or tunki in Quechua. Considered the national bird of Peru, three of four subspecies are found in the Peruvian Andes: R. p. Aequatorialis (central Andes), R. p. Peruvianus (eastern Andes) and R. p. Saturatus (southeastern Andes). As its name sugge...
Of all the Amazon Rainforest birds of prey, the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is distinguished as the strongest and grandest in size. Incredibly, the talons of this mighty eagle can equal the size of grizzly bear claws! While males and females share the same plumage colors and patterns, females are significantly larger than males. A female Harpy Eag...
One of the least common birds of Peru, the White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis) was presumed extinct for one hundred years until its rediscovery in 1977. Since then, a captive breeding and reintroduction program, combined with environmental education efforts, has aimed to restore this interesting bird’s population. In 2015, researchers Fernando ...
The Long-whiskered Owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi) is among the most enigmatic birds of northern Peru. Although first discovered in 1976, it was not observed by researchers again until 2002. This pint-sized bird measures 5.1–5.5 inches (13–14 cm) and weighs approximately 1.68 ounces (47.5 g), therefore making it one of the world’s tiniest owls! Due to it...
The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) is one of the most cherished and striking coastal birds of Peru. Adults of this species exhibit a predominately graphite-colored plumage, red bill and legs, yellow wattles and curved white mustache. Interestingly, the length of their signature handlebar mustache is a key indicator of individual quality. Velando et al...
Eighteen species of toucan inhabit Peru, ranging from the northernmost corner of the Peruvian Amazon to Peru’s southern border with Bolivia. Of these, the Curl-crested Aracari (Pteroglossus beauharnaisii) is particularly intriguing. These colorful birds with long beaks possess a unique shiny and curly crown that is not found in other toucan species...
Explore the diversity and distribution of birds in Peru with photos, maps, recordings, and descriptions. Find endemic, threatened, and migratory species, and learn how to use this site.
- Andean Condor. The Andean condor is a giant South American Cathartid vulture and its only genus member. Found in the Andes mountains and along Pacific coasts, it is thought to be the largest flying bird on Earth by weight and wingspan, with a maximum wingspan reaching up to 10 feet 10 inches (3.3 m) and weighing 33 lbs (15 kg).
- Marvelous Spatuletail. The Marvelous Spatuletail is an endangered species of hummingbird found only in northern Peru. It’s the sole member of its genus and belongs to the ‘brilliants’ tribe Heliantheini, which falls under the subfamily Lesbiinae.
- Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock. The Andean cock-of-the-rock is a large passerine bird belonging to the Cotinga family. It has four subspecies and can be found in the cloud forests of South America, notably Peru, where it has been declared its national bird.
- Humboldt Penguin. The Humboldt Penguin is a medium-sized bird that resides in South America, mainly along the coastal regions of Peru. It belongs to the same family as African Penguins, Magellanic Penguins, and Galapagos Penguins.
Aug 28, 2023 · The birds of Peru. Peru is the country in the world with the greatest diversity of bird species, only after Colombia. 1879 species have been recorded. Of these, 139 birds are endemic, that is, they are only found in Peru. In addition, there are 91 species that are threatened with the possibility of becoming extinct.
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Feb 10, 2017 · Manu National Park is known for having the highest biodiversity of any globally protected site. Located in Paucartambo, Cusco and Madre de Dios, this national park is a key conservation unit for birds in Peru and has been chosen as one of the top ten best bird watching spots in the world. In total, over 1000 species of birds have been recorded ...
