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Northern Route

The Endemic species route

With a total of more than 1,200 listed species, the Northern Route is home to some of the most sought-after endemic Peruvian birds, such as the Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesiamirabilis) and the White-winged Guan (Penelopealbipennis). The main route runs from west to east, from the cities of Trujillo or Chiclayo, and is ideal for observing the species that live in the dry forests of the Tumbes region. The transition in this sector of the country is influenced by the altitude of the Andes in this zone and by the tropical climate that dominates the northern region.

The north also includes the areas of Tumbes and the River Marañón as well as the mega-region of Iquitos, which is rich in varieties of endemic species.

The mountain pass at Abra Patricia together with the Lechucita Bigotona Biological Station has become one of the best known birdwatching spots, with excellent forests near the route and a good system of pathways through the protected area.

This is where the rediscovered species Lechucita Bigotona (Xenoglauxlowerii) is found, and it is also the site of the Huembo interpretation center for the observation of hummingbirds, where the highlight is the Marvelous Spatuletail. The remote territories of the ethnic Awajun people, located along the banks of the River Marañón, Cenepa, Santiago and its surroundings, are home to species such as the endemic White-masked Antbird (Pithyscastaneus) and the regionally endemic Orange-throated Tanager (Wetmorethraupissterropteron).

Birding Rally Challenge Perú, Northern Amazon 2013

The Birding Rally Challenge is the only competition of its kind in the world. It brings together the best known birdwatchers on the planet, who work in teams to try to see and hear the largest number of bird species on a set route.

The second event of its kind, the Birding Rally Challenge Peru, Northern Amazon 2013, took place in the departments of Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas and San Martín from 11 to 19 June 2013. There were 24 competitors from the following countries: (2) the United States, (1) the United Kingdom, (1) South Africa, (1) Brazil, (1) Spain and 3 invited guests from the United States, Canada and Belorussia.

After 8 days of tough competition, and more than 1,500 km traveled, a total of 864 bird species had been observed (approximately 10% of all the bird species in the world), of which 34 were endemic. This represents almost 30% of all the endemic species of Peru.

The team from LSU Tigrisomas from the United States were once again the winners, having recorded 636 species. They were followed by the Forest Falcons from the United Kingdom with 601 species, Zululanders from South Africa with 570 species, Artarajubas from Brazil with 510 species, Ebirders, from the United States with 495 species and finally Tramuntana from Spain with 482 species.

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Interactive map of the Northern Route

	Checklist		Tour Operators		Sounds

Information video about the Northern Route

More Information

List of Natural Protected Areas on the Northern Route

Alto Mayo Protected Forest.	Sunchubamba Game Reserve
Chaparri Private Conservation Area .	Chancaybaños Reserve
Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge .	Pagaibamba Protected Forest .
Pómac Historic Forest Sanctuary .	Cutervo National Park .
Huiquilla Private Conservation Area .	El Angolo Game Reserve .