QUIRUSILLAS
BOLIVIA
LOCALE
| # Species*: | 280 |
| # Excl Vagrants*: | 280 |
| # Endemics*: | 0 |
| # Near Endemics*: | 24 |
| *Based on partial or incomplete data. | |
ABOUT THE BIRDING
The area around Quirusillas is moist mountain forest surrouned by a dry valley. Nearby is Laguna Esmeralda. This area is the northern-most extent of the range for Tucuman Parrot. An austral migrant, Slaty Elaenia is normally present only during rainy season from December-April. Another key species is Red-faced Guan, sometimes seen near Laguna Esmeralda. Quirusillas is a good place to see Dot-fronted Woodpecker. An added bonus is Andean Condors are commonly seen there.
LOCATION OF SITE
Quirusillas is a highland area located about an hour's drive south of Samaipata in central Bolivia.