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Serranía de la Siberia Cloud Forest Birding
Today, we ascend (by vehicle) to 9,800 feet, and head into the cloud forest of Serranía de la Siberia in search of new species. Our path winds through lush forest where trees are decorated with epiphytes, several of which may be in bloom. The species rich Northern and Southern Yungas always hold surprises—one never knows what the day might bring, and with luck, we may spot rare birds that have been recorded only a handful of times. Despite the striking colors of the birds in this ecoregion, spotting them is no easy task amid the dense fog. Birding in these conditions is certainly a challenge, but that’s precisely what makes it so special. In these forests, we have the chance to encounter more endemic and near-endemic species. Our list of possible species is long! Bolivian and Rufous-faced Antpittas, Blue-capped Puffleg, Violet-throated Starfrontlet, Scaly-naped Amazon, Black-winged Parrot, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Light-crowned Spinetail, Pearled Treerunner, Highland Elaenia, Pale-footed Swallow, Buff-banded and Tawny-rumped Tyrannulets, Pale-legged Warbler, Brown-capped and Spectacled Redstars, Blue-backed Conebill, Bolivian Brushfinch, Fulvous-headed Brushfinch, Trilling Tapaculo, Common Chlorospingus, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Fawn-breasted Tanager, Plumbeus Black-Tyrant and Rusty-browed Warbling Finch.
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