12 Awesome Birds You Must See in Ecuador
Ecuador is one of the world’s leading destinations for birdwatchers, and no wonder: it’s home to over 1,650 species of bird, in all colors, shapes and sizes. Colombia and Peru have similar numbers, but given Ecuador is much smaller, its concentration of birdlife is significantly higher. Here are some of the spectacular birds you should keep an eye out for in Ecuador.
The pride of Ecuador and other Andean countries, emblazoned on the Ecuadorian flag, the condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of over 3m (10ft). It lives high up in Ecuador’s sierras, and is considered an endangered species due to hunting. Conservation societies are breeding condors in captivity to counteract this, safeguarding the future of this magnificent bird. One of the best spots to see the condor is at the Papallacta Pass, east of Quito, between the Pichincha and Napo provinces.
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25 December 2022
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