Wildlife Watching in Ribera Norte

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Ribera Norte is a good place to observe aquatic wildlife, given the abundance of marshy areas.

The flooded areas are optimal for a rodent called coypu (Myocastor coypus), which is often seen near other species of similar habitat such as the Hilaire's side-necked turtle (Phrynops hilarii) and the black-bellied slider (Trachemys dorbigni).

The reserve has a body of water with a bird observatory, from where you can see a variety of ducks and herons. In the surrounding area there are many birds typical of these environments, such as the plumbeous rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) and the rufous-sided crake (Laterallus melanophaius).

Along the circular path that runs through the reserve, it is common to see the Spix's spinetail (Synallaxis spixi), and the checkered woodpecker (Veniliornis mixtus) climbing trees. The striped owl (Asio clamator) with its chicks sometimes hangs around the entrance, and between November and March migratory species such as the white-winged becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus) and the dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) appear. The protected area has a garden centre, where the white-throated hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) and the gilded hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura) are abundant.

There are introduced species that are common, such as the yellow-chevroned parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) and the common starling (Sturnus vulgaris).