Birding tours in southern South America
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Birding tours in southern South America |
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 In the world there are approximately 9000 species of birds, belonging to 25 orders. A third of them can be found in South America. In Argentina 975 species represent 84 families and 23 orders. San Martín de los Andes, in the south-west of the province of Neuquén offers the opportunity of observing 250 species of birds while enjoying Patagonia. This small and beautiful mountain village is surrounded by captivating landscapes, from lush green hills and snowy mountain caps to the vast valleys and plateaus of the Patagonian steppes. A breathtaking landscape for an unforgettable birding experience. |
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ARGENTINA 975 species of birds SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES Provincia de Neuquén, Patagonia, Argentina 241 species of birds |
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The following environments are found in the area : Steppe, Temperate Forest, Highlands, Monte and Wetlands. Traveling through these environments we can come upon the unique Lesser Rhea or South American Ostrich, known as "Choike" in the native language as a group of majestic condors soar above us. |
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