Nested on the side of the Valley and in the lakes of the Andes, the area plays host to a wonderful variety of birds.
Andean Duck
One the most beautiful species of ducks in the Andes, it couples for life and defends it aquatic territories with fierceness. In contrast to other ducks, it is an excellent diver and it can regulate the depth at which it floats. Its main source of food is the vegetation found in the in the lakes.
Puna Ibis
A gregarious bird that forms large flocks in the inundated areas and lakes of the high Andes, its long curved beak allows it to feed on invertebrates it captures in the mud by the shore. It is common at altitudes above 3000 masl.
Puna hawk
These eaglets are the top predators in the Andean skies. They feed on small birds and rodents, which they capture thanks to their acute vision and powerful talons. Solitary, they like to fly over the valleys in search of prey.
