Birding Ibera
Argentinas spectacular wetlands
4 days / 3 nights
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Birding in one of the worlds largest wetland ecosystems.
Expect: 250-300 species, good accommodation, easy to moderate terrain, some long drives, warm to hot climate. Trip report and wildlife checklist available. Departures anytime from January to December.
In the vast plains of Argentine Mesopotamia, the Iberá marshes stand out, an immense and untouched wilderness. Comparable to the Brazilian “Pantanal” and the Venezuelan “Llanos”, this wetland ecosystem is the second largest in the world and a huge part is protected by a nature reserve (13,000 Km2). Birdwatching and photographing opportunities are endless on this wildlife paradise. Dense stands of water lilies, water hyacinths, papyrus and cattails host a myriad of birds. Jabiru Stork, Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Large-billed Tern, Savanna Hawk, Crested Doradito, White-headed Marsh-Tyrant, Black-capped Donacobius and Scarlet-headed Blackbird are just some of the jewels to be found here. |
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Several threatened and highly localized species inhabit the adjacent grasslands, including Greater Rhea, Black-and-white Monjita, Strange-tailed Tyrant, Ochre-breasted Pipit and numerous Seedeaters of the enigmatic Sporophila group. Woodlands host numerous beauties such as Scissor-tailed Nightjar, Striped Cuckoo, Purple-throated Euphonia, Yellow-billed Cardinal and Green-winged Saltator. Other animals regularly found here include Capybara (the world’s largest rodent), South American River Otter, Grey Brocket and the graceful Marsh Deer. Yellow anaconda and two species of Caimans are also likely to be found. |
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Gallery
Boat trip in Ibera © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Savanna Hawk © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Marsh Deer © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Southern Screamer © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Rufous-sided Crake © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Cayman © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Caymans © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Plumbeous Ibis © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Capybara © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Red-crested Cardinal © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
White-barred Piculet © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Brocket © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Hepatic Tanager © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Geoffreys Cat © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Spotted Nothura © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
White Monjita © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Vermilion Flycatcher © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Greater Rhea © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Boat trip in Ibera © Y Sato | Seriema Nature Tours
Departure details
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Posadas or Corrientes airports.
Drive to Iberà marshes for a three night stay -
Day 2
Morning and afternoon birding in IberÃ, with boat tour to the marshes included. -
Day 3
Extra day in IberÃ, exploring marshes, grasslands and woods. -
Day 4
Morning birding near the lodge.
Check-out and drive out to Posadas or Corrientes. -
(The sites described and itinerary can change slightly. Contact us for complete details, or for customizing this tour)