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Overview
In the heart of Corrientes province and 1000 kilometres north of Buenos Aires you will find Esteros del Ibera, the great marshlands of Argentina (also called the Pantanal of Argentina). The nature reserve, founded in the year 1983, covers over 13,000 km2 of marshes, lakes and islands. In the year 2002 Esteros del Ibera was put on the list of reserves of fresh water systems by the Ramsar convention, especially because of the area's unique biodiversity and the multitude of endangered plants, birds and wildlife.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
Saffron-cowled blackbird Xhanthopsar flavus Tordo Amarillo Scarlet-headed blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus Federal
Red-crested cardinal Paroaria coronata Cardenal común Yellow cardinal Gubernatrix cristata Cardenal Amarillo
Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapillus Angú
Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia musica Tangará cabeza celeste
Rufescent Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma lineatum Hocó Colorado
Jabiru Jabiru mycteria Yabirú
Black-and-white monjita Xolmis dominica Monjita dominica
Capped Seedeater Sporophila bouvreuil Capuchino boina negra Chestnut Seedeater Sporophila cinnamomea Capuchino corona gris Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis Capuchino garganta café Marsh Seedeater Sporophila palustris Capuchino pecho blanco Rusty-collared Seedeater Sporophila collaris Corbatita domino Tawny-bellied Seedeater Sporophila minuta Capuchino canela White-collared Seedeater Sporophila zelichi Capuchino de collar
Streamer tailed tyrant Gubernetes yetapa Yetapá grande Strange tailed tyrant Aletrurus risora Yetapá de collar
White-head. marsh-tyrant Fluvicola leucocephala Lavandera
White woodpecker Melanerpes candidus Carpintero blanco
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
The intact environment is home and paradise to over 350 species of birds, Caimans, Capybara, Marsh Deer, Otter, Maned Wolf, Wild Cat, Howling Monkey, Skunk, Anaconda, Turtle, Piranha and many other animals. It's definitely a must for any ornithologist visiting Argentina.
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
Ibera Wetlands and Aguapey River
Access and Facilities
Located only 500 km from the Iguazu National Park at the border to Brazil you can also combine your stay with the visit of this subtropical area that offers its slightly different beauties.
Contact Details
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External Links
For further details, visit: www.ibera-argentina.com
Content and images originally posted by mocosita
Reviews
Simply the best place for birding all over Argentina. At the following Lodge you are sure to find the best birding guides: www.ibera-argentina.com
Fritz73's review
Pros
- Lots of birds and other animals of the biggest wetland in Argentina
Cons
- The route to Ibera sometimes isn't easy to access after big rain showers
ibera's review
I have been 5 times already and I each time I get more in love with this place. About transport you can take a bus from Buenos Aires to Mercedes and there you can get transport to Colonia Pellegrini where the Ibera Lagoon is. www.ibera-argentina.com Pros
- Spectacular birding place
Cons
- maybe distance from Buenos Aires
