PUCUSANA
PERU
LOCALE
| Altitude (m): | 0-50 |
| # Species: | 141 |
| # Excl Vagrants: | 141 |
| # Endemics: | 3 |
| # Near Endemics: | 15 |
| Habitat: Harbor, inshore ocean, arid scrub, dunes | |
ABOUT THE BIRDING
Pucusana is a small fishing village south of Peru. It's typically visited by birders along with Villa Marshes at the beginning of Peru birding tours. It's possible to take a pelagic trip out of Pucusana, but most birders just visit to pick up coastal birds. The Peruvian coast is quite arid with rocky coastlines. Of special interest are Peruvian Thick-knee, more common there than at nearby Villa Marshes, and the beautiful Inca Tern. The endemic Surf Cinclodes is usually seen in the rocks on the coast. Also of special interest are some dry scrub species such as Coastal Miner, Parrot-billed Seedeater, and Chestnut-throated Seedeater.
LOCATION OF SITE
Pucusana is located 30 miles (55 minutes) south of Lima on the coast.