First comb duck sighting in the Cerros de Amotape National Park in Tumbes

The park wardens of the National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP) confirmed the first registered sighting of the white-breasted duck, or comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos), in the Cerros de Amotape National Park. Their survey covered the Tumbes and Piura regions of the park, where pictures of two individuals of this species were taken, pinpointing areas for future research studies. This finding shows how rich and well-preserved this country’s ecosystems are. Peru is one of the most diverse countries in the world in terms of bird species, containing 20% of the global total and more than 62% of South America’s total, making it a prime destination for anyone who loves bird-watching. Sightings of the white-breasted duck have been reported before in our country in the central Huallaga River area and central Marañón Valley, but this is the first time a sighting has been reported in the Tumbes region. This bird can also be seen in other areas in South America and Africa.