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Pasochoa is an inactive volcano a few kilometers south of the capital city of Quito. It has 500 ha (1250 ac) of the scarce remaining natural forest in the InterAndean valley. It covers an altitude range from 2780 - 4200m (9,174 - 13,860 feet). It is visited more by hikers and climbers than by birders. In spite of its small size there have been 127 different species of birds recorded in the area. It has been designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
  
 
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Photo by Steve Herrmann (Ecuadorrebel)
View of InterAndean valley from Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge

Ecuador, South America

Overview

Lat: 0 26' South Lon: 78 30' W

Pasochoa is an inactive volcano a few kilometers south of the capital city of Quito. It has 500 ha (1250 ac) of the scarce remaining natural forest in the InterAndean valley. It covers an altitude range from 2780 - 4200m (9,174 - 13,860 feet). It is visited more by hikers and climbers than by birders. In spite of its small size there have been 127 different species of birds recorded in the area. It has been designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

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