Cerro Blanco consists of a series of hills covered by Ecuadorian Dry Forest interspersed by ravines and permanent springs that attract a great variety of wildlife, especially during dry season from July-December. The hills extend in elevation from 150-1500 ft. and stretch from the outskirts of Guayaquil to the Machalilla National Park on the Pacific coast. The forests are dominated by Ceibo and Pigio trees reminiscent of Baobab trees in Africa. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in Cerro Blanco, among them 7 threatened species (including the highly endangered Great Green Macaw), 22 endemic species, and 30 range-restricted species.
The Ecuasal ponds owned by the Salinas Salt Plant are the best place in Ecuador to see Chilean Flamingos. It's also notable for incredible wintering shorebird populations, as well as Gray-hooded and Kelp Gulls.
