![]() That was one of the most exciting moments I have experienced in my years as a birdwatcher guide, and I still remember it to this day. After a long while, it decided to glide with its prey across the river until it got lost in the thick forest. It was a spectacular sighting as the Harpy Eagle was very close to the community “20 de Enero” and it had a dead sloth in its clutches. Our expert guide and ornithologist George Dávila recounts this indelible experience: Our last sighting took place in the Yanayacu-Pucate Reserve, causing our guests and guides to gaze in awe at this majestic creature. However, every now and then we get lucky enough to spot a Harpy Eagle while out on our daily excursions aboard our Amazon expedition vessels Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera. They inhabit the upper canopy layer in areas of dense uninterrupted vegetation so it’s unlikely you will see them flying over the canopy in wide-open spaces. Although this species can be found in tropical lowland rainforests throughout Central to South America, spotting Harpy Eagles in the wild is extremely rare. Of the 449 bird species found in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of them stands out as the largest and most powerful raptor of them all: the legendary Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). All we know is that over one thousand species of animals inhabit this pristine environment, and that with a bit of patience, luck, and the highly trained eyes of Aqua’s naturalist guides by our side, we will offer unforgettable experiences encountering them up-close. With every excursion into the deep Amazon rainforest, a world of opportunities opens up with anticipation of what creature will cross our path next. Covering 60 percent of the country’s territory, its vast lush rainforests and rivers comprises one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth.Īt Aqua Expeditions, we consider ourselves fortunate to navigate inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the second largest protected area in Peru and birthplace of the Amazon River. 2 years ago Amazon Wildlife "WOWs!", Recent Adventures: Amazon RiverĮxploring the inspiring natural beauty and wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon jungle is one of life’s greatest adventures.
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