Central Zone
Andean Birds

The Andes Mountains are very young, as you can deduce from their steep slopes and sharp snow covered peaks. In Chile's central region the mountains are particularly craggy and the valleys are narrow and normally defined by narrow rivers. In winter, the Andes of central Chile are completely covered by snow and only a few species, like the Andean Condor and the Mountain Caracara, remain there. The majority of the birds migrate to the north. Some of them even reach the Peruvian Andes. Other species merely descend to a lower altitude so as to avoid the snow.
But in spring, life starts afresh and many birds return to take advantage of the various environments offered by the Andes. This is the best season to watch them from fields, ravines, fertile lowlands, lakes and grasslands, where recently returned species start their reproductive period and raise their young.

Resume:

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Start / End: Santiago / Santiago
Restrictions: Altitude above 2,500m (8,200ft)
Climate: Mediterranean climate, in the Andes it may get cold, but not in reach extreme temperatures.
Dates: From September to March
Minimum # of participants: 2
Potential # of species: 103

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Outstanding:

1. Travel to the Andes of central Chile and its impressive landscape.
2. Possibility of seeing six endemic species: Chilean Tinamou, Moustached Turca, Dusky Tapaculo, Crag Chilia, Dusky-tailed Canastero and Chilean Mockingbird.
3. The Andean Condor, soaring over the Andes.
4. The most beautiful bird in the Andes: the Diademed Sandpiper-Plover.
5. Three to six different Ground-Tyrants: White-browed, Black-fronted, Ochre-naped, Rufous-naped, Cinereous and Spot-billed.