The birdlife of our concession areas has referent species such as the harpy eagle and the crested eagle. Because the primary forest remains intact, unique bird species can be seen in our country and are part of the tri-border endemic species, such as the rufous-headed woodpecker (Celeus Spectabilis), rufous twistwing (Cnipodectes Superrufus), acre tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus Cohnhafti), black-faced cotinga (Conioptilon Mcilhennyi), among others.

“This richness means that these concession areas have great potential for ecotourism, as there are already some of them that practice it, and this reinforces the idea of environmental conservation. These concession areas have good infrastructure and access roads, and availability of trails for adequate travel. With great optimism I dare to recommend that they be visited and encourage them to continue with it. Thus, they become an active part of our tourism offer in the region, especially in the birdwatching activity.”

Cesar Bollati – Director and General Manager of Birds of Peru Tours.

It is one of the species listed in Appendix II of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), and is also on the IUCN Red List, due to the destruction of its habitat (deforestation for livestock and agriculture, fires, hunting).

It is a species that forms large social and family groups. It is diurnal and inhabits the treetops. It feeds on fruits, leaves and flowers, and has a low reproductive rate: females give birth at 4-5 years of age, then every three or four years. They live an average of 20 years.

There are areas where these family groups can still be easily seen. One of these areas is Conservación Otorongo. Strict controls, good forest management and the commitment of all its members, allow this species to find refuge within the area we manage and to subsist and conserve itself.  

Within Conservación Otorongo we will find three main rivers, the Tahuamanu, the Muimanu and the Manuripe, basins where this beautiful animal can be seen in family groups of 5 to 9 individuals. Carnivorous and territorial, the giant otter fiercely defends its young and is even capable of making the jaguar retreat.

It is listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). It is commonly found in undisturbed places. Since it has been eradicated in most of its former distribution areas, it can only be seen in remote or protected areas. It is one of the most endangered species due to its limited riparian habitat. It is an accessible animal, and its behavior is extremely visible, which allows it to be hunted for its skin.

Very large and heavy, its body is designed more for strength than for speed. It is a nocturnal and diurnal animal, terrestrial and solitary. It feeds mainly on large mammals such as capybaras, peccaries and deer; also, on water and land turtles, caiman, birds, fish and small mammals such as sloths and agoutis.

It is listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

(“as a way of closure of the scientific tourism project”)

We can say that studies and monitoring have determined that, over time, wild communities have found refuge in our concession areas. For this reason, there is a high probability of sighting rare species.