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“…We had an amazing day where everything fell into place perfectly. The food was exactly what we desired, and we were fortunate enough to have the guidance of two knowledgeable companions”

Ross & Anne Thompson

“We LOVED our tour with David and Ceero! David was very knowledgeable of the birds in all locations and we felt quite comfortable with our driver, Ceero. The breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided were delicious and the locations we went to were awesome. We had a chance to learn about other wildlife (wild guinea pigs!) and interact with local Peruvians on our tour through the mountains. This trip was not just a great bird tour, but a chance to see a different way of life and experience the Andes”

Amanda Shafer

"David, our guide, was excellent, and his expertise shows as we saw 54 bird species!! Breakfast and lunch were tasty and kept us very happy throughout the day! I would not hesitate to recommend Endemic Peru to my friends when traveling to Peru! Thank you so much for everything! I cannot tell you how happy we were! :)"

Kevin, Bob and Ashley

Birding Cuzco Half Day

Private Birdwatching Tours with Expert Local Guides – Cusco, Peru

Join us for a personalized birding experience led by knowledgeable local guides who know exactly where to find the region’s most iconic and elusive bird species.

⏰ Departure: Daily at 5:00 AM from your hotel
⏱️ Return: Around 11:00 AM (Half-day option) or Full-day available

What’s Included

Private vehicle and experienced driver
Expert local birdwatching guide
Breakfast, hot drinks, and light snacks

Why Choose Huacarpay Lake and Beyond?

Huacarpay Lake, located just outside Cusco, is one of the top birding hotspots in southern Peru. It hosts a remarkable variety of birdlife, including 3 endemic species—part of the 120+ endemics found across the country.

But don’t stop there! At Endemic Peru, we recommend making the most of your time in the area. Our “Birding in Cusco – Full Day Tour” goes beyond Huacarpay to nearby highland wetlands and valleys, giving you up to 10 hours of immersive birding.

You’ll have the chance to see species such as:

Ovenbirds
Hummingbirds
Flowerpiercers
Mountain Finches
Teals
Andean Coots, and many more

Half-Day vs Full-Day Birding

If you’re short on time, a Half-Day Tour (5 AM to 11 AM) at Huacarpay Lake is still a rewarding experience.
However, if you’re truly passionate about birding and have the time, the Full-Day Tour offers a more complete adventure in Cusco’s diverse ecosystems.

Ready to go birding in Cusco with expert eyes by your side?
Contact us today to book your tour or ask any questions!

Checklist – Birds of Huacarpay Lake

N.	ENGLISH NAME	SCIENTIFIC NAME	FAMILY
1	Andean Tinamou	Nothoprocta pentlandii	Tinamidae
2	Neotropic Cormorant	Phalacrocorax brasilianus	Phalacrocoracidae
3	Ruddy Duck	Oxyura jamaicensis	Anatidae
4	Speckled Teal	Anas flavirostris	Anatidae
5	Yellow-billed Pintail	Anas georgica	Anatidae
6	Puna Teal	Anas puna	Anatidae
7	Cinnamon Teal	Anas cyanoptera	Anatidae
8	Cattle Egret	Bubulcus ibis	Ardeidae
9	Great Egret	Ardea alba	Ardeidae
10	Snowy Egret	Egretta thula	Ardeidae
11	Little Blue Heron	Egretta caerulea	Ardeidae
12	Black-crowned Night-Heron	Nycticorax nycticorax	Ardeidae
13	Cinereous Harrier	Circus cinereus	Accipitridae
14	Puna Ibis	Plegadis ridgwayi	Threskiornithidae
15	Puna Hawk	Buteo poecilochrous	Accipitridae
16	Aplomado Falcon	Falco femoralis	Falconidae
17	American Kestrel	Falco sparverius	Falconidae
18	Peregrine Falcon	Falco peregrinus	Falconidae
19	Plumbeous Rail	Pardirallus sanguinolentus	Rallidae
20	Black-faced Ibis	Theristicus melanopis	Threskiornithidae
21	Chilean Flamingo	Phoenicopterus chilensis	Phoenicopteridae
22	Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle	Geranoaetus melanoleucus	Accipitridae
23	Plumbeous Rail	Pardirallus sanguinolentus	Rallidae
24	Common Moorhen	Gallinula chloropus	Rallidae
25	Giant Coot	Fulica gigantea	Rallidae
26	Black-necked Stilt	Himantopus mexicanus	Recurvirostridae
27	Andean Lapwing	Vanellus resplendens	Charadriidae
28	Puna Snipe	Gallinago andina	Scolopacidae
29	Greater Yellowlegs	Tringa melanoleuca	Scolopacidae
30	Lesser Yellowlegs	Tringa flavipes	Scolopacidae
31	Solitary Sandpiper	Tringa solitaria	Scolopacidae
32	Wilson’s Phalarope	Phalaropus tricolor	Scolopacidae
33	Eared Dove	Zenaida auriculata	Columbidae
34	Black-winged Ground-Dove	Metriopelia melanoptera	Columbidae
35	Bare-faced Ground-Dove	Metriopelia ceciliae	Columbidae
36	Mitred Parakeet	Aratinga mitrata	Psittacidae
37	Andean Parakeet	Bolborhynchus orbygnesius	Psittacidae
38	White-collared Swift	Streptoprocne zonaris	Apodidae
39	Andean Swift	Aeronautes andecolus	Apodidae
40	Sparkling Violet-ear	Colibri coruscans	Trochilidae
41	Shining Sunbeam	Aglaeactis cupripennis	Trochilidae
42	White-bellied Hummingbird	Amazilia chionogaster	Trochilidae
43	Giant Hummingbird	Patagona gigas	Trochilidae
44	Green-tailed Trainbearer	Lesbia nuna	Trochilidae
45	Bearded Mountaineer	Oreonympha nobilis	Trochilidae
46	Andean Flicker	Colaptes rupicola	Picidae
47	Bar-winged Cinclodes	Cinclodes fuscus	Furnariidae
48	Rusty-fronted Canastero	Asthenes ottonis	Furnariidae
49	Wren-like Rushbird	Phleocryptes melanops	Furnariidae
50	Streak-fronted Thornbird	Phacellodomus striaticeps	Furnariidae
51	White-crested Elaenia	Elaenia albiceps	Tyrannidae
52	Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant	Anairetes flavirostris	Tyrannidae
53	Many-colored Rush-Tyrant	Tachuris rubrigastra	Tyrannidae
54	White-browed Chat-Tyrant	Ochthoeca leucophrys	Tyrannidae
55	Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola maculirostris	Tyrannidae
56	Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola rufivertex	Tyrannidae
57	Puna Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola juninensis	Tyrannidae
58	White-fronted Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola albifrons	Tyrannidae
59	Cinereous Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola cinereus	Tyrannidae
60	Andean Negrito	Lessonia oreas	Tyrannidae
61	Chiguanco Thrush	Turdus chiguanco	Turdidae
62	House Wren	Troglodytes aedon	Troglodytidae
63	Brown-bellied Swallow	Notiochelidon murina	Hirundinidae
64	Hooded Siskin	Carduelis magellanica	Fringillidae
65	Cinereous Conebill	Conirostrum cinereum	Thraupidae
66	Blue-and-yellow Tanager	Thraupis bonariensis	Thraupidae
67	Peruvian Sierra-Finch	Phyrgilus punensis	Emberizidae
68	Mourning Sierra-Finch	Phrygilus fruticeti	Emberizidae
69	Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch	Phrygilus plebejus	Emberizidae
70	Rufous-collared Sparrow	Zonotrichia capensis	Emberizidae
71	Puna Yellow-Finch	Sicalis lutea	Emberizidae
72	Greenish Yellow-Finch	Sicalis olivascens	Emberizidae
73	Band-tailed Seedeater	Catamenia analis	Emberizidae
74	Black-throated Flower-piercer	Diglossa brunneiventris	Thraupidae
75	Golden-billed Saltator	Saltator aurantiirostris	Cardinalidae
76	Yellow-winged Blackbird	Agelasticus thilius	Icteridae
77	Silvery Grebe	Podiceps occipitalis	Podicipedidae
78	Striated Heron	Butorides striata	Ardeidae
79	White-capped Dipper	Cinclus leucocephalus	Cinclidae
80	Black-faced Ibis	Theristicus melanopis	Threskiornithidae
81	Osprey	Pandion haliaetus	Accipitridae
82	Spotted Sandpiper	Actitis macularius	Scolopacidae
83	Baird’s Sandpiper	Calidris bairdii	Scolopacidae
84	Dark-billed Cuckoo	Coccyzus melacoryphus	Cuculidae
85	Smooth-billed Ani	Crotophaga ani	Cuculidae
86	Great Horned Owl	Bubo virginianus	Strigidae
87	Burrowing Owl	Athene cunicularia	Strigidae
88	Black-tailed Trainbearer	Lesbia victoriae	Trochilidae
89	Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant	Ochthoeca rufipectoralis	Tyrannidae
90	Fork-tailed Flycatcher	Tyrannus savana	Tyrannidae
91	White-fronted Ground-Tyrant	Muscisaxicola albifrons	Tyrannidae
92	Andean Swallow	Haplochelidon andecola	Hirundinidae
93	Barn Swallow	Hirundo rustica	Hirundinidae
94	Plumbeous Sierra-Finch	Phrygilus unicolor	Emberizidae
95	Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch	Poospiza caesar	Emberizidae
96	Rusty Flower-piercer	Diglossa sittoides	Thraupidae
97	Dolichonyx oryzivorus	Bobolink	Icteridae
98	White-browed Blackbird	Sturnella superciliaris	Icteridae
99	Yellow-crowned Night-Heron	Nyctanassa violacea	Ardeidae

Birding – Cuzco , 2025

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