Eten Wetlands Host Second-Most Migratory Birds in Peru

Why this is here: The study compiled information from twelve coastal wetlands, representing the first time this data has been gathered and analyzed together.

Researchers from the Scientific University of the South and the National University of San Marcos determined the Eten wetlands in Chiclayo, Peru, are the second most important site for migratory birds on the Peruvian coast. The study identified 153 bird species present in the wetlands, located in the Lambayeque region. These wetlands form part of a coastal “biodiversity corridor” extending from San Pedro de Vice in Piura to the Ite wetlands in Tacna.

The Pantanos de Villa in Lima currently holds the highest number of species with 236, having been studied since 1973. Eten, however, has only been studied since 2004, meaning a complete understanding of the area’s biodiversity is still developing. The researchers suggest these wetlands function as crucial resting points for birds migrating along the Peruvian coast and from the Andes.

Protecting these water sources remains vital to ensure the continued presence of these migratory birds and the health of the ecosystem. Further studies may reveal even more species inhabiting the Eten wetlands.