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[[Image:Cotopaxi-National-Park.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{User|Ecuadorrebel|Steve Herrmann (Ecuadorrebel)}}<br />Volcano Cotopaxi at the center of Cotopaxi National Park]] | [[Image:Cotopaxi-National-Park.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{User|Ecuadorrebel|Steve Herrmann (Ecuadorrebel)}}<br />Volcano Cotopaxi at the center of Cotopaxi National Park]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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| + | Cotopaxi National Park is about 30 km south of the city of Quito. It is named after the Cotopaxi, which is considered the highest active volcano in the world at 5,864 meters (19,350 ft.). This is the most visited park in Ecuador, but with 33,393 ha. (83,000 acres) of land there is plenty of room to find quiet areas to go birding. | ||
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| + | Temperature average 7 degrees C (45 F). Cotopaxi is covered with clouds most of the year but the months of June – September can provide a good deal of sunshine. Deforestation has destroyed most of the native trees but pines and paramo grasses harbor a great variety of birds. Lake Limpiopungo provides a habitat for many species of waterfowl as well as the marsh grasses that are home to the Noble Snipe. A walk around the lake can reveal 10 to 15 different species birds. | ||
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| + | Exploring the park one can encounter many species of raptors including the Carunculated Caracara, Black-chested Buzzard-eagle, and Variable Hawk. | ||
==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
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Overview
Lat: 0 48” S Lon: 78 26” W
Cotopaxi National Park is about 30 km south of the city of Quito. It is named after the Cotopaxi, which is considered the highest active volcano in the world at 5,864 meters (19,350 ft.). This is the most visited park in Ecuador, but with 33,393 ha. (83,000 acres) of land there is plenty of room to find quiet areas to go birding.
Temperature average 7 degrees C (45 F). Cotopaxi is covered with clouds most of the year but the months of June – September can provide a good deal of sunshine. Deforestation has destroyed most of the native trees but pines and paramo grasses harbor a great variety of birds. Lake Limpiopungo provides a habitat for many species of waterfowl as well as the marsh grasses that are home to the Noble Snipe. A walk around the lake can reveal 10 to 15 different species birds.
Exploring the park one can encounter many species of raptors including the Carunculated Caracara, Black-chested Buzzard-eagle, and Variable Hawk.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
Puma, Spectacled Bear, Andean Wolf, Deer, Marsupial Mice, Llamas and Wild Horses
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
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