Las Chinchillas National Reserve
Facts and practical information
Las Chinchillas National Reserve is a nature reserve located in the Choapa Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile. The reserve gives shelter to some of the few remaining colonies of Long-tailed Chinchillas in the wild. ()
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Wildlife
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Great horned owl
The great horned owl, often referred to as the tiger owl or hoot owl, is a large and adaptable bird native to the Americas. It is the most widely distributed true owl in this region. These owls have a diverse diet, primarily preying on rabbits, hares, rats, mice,...
Birds
Long-tailed chinchilla
The long-tailed chinchilla, also known as the Chilean, coastal, common, or lesser chinchilla, is one of two species in the Chinchilla genus, alongside the C. chinchilla. Regrettably, both species are endangered due to historical overhunting driven by the demand for...
Mammals
Burrowing owl
The burrowing owl is a small, captivating bird found in the open landscapes of North and South America. These owls are distinctive because they make their homes in burrows, often ones abandoned by prairie dogs. Unlike many owl species, burrowing owls are active both...
Birds
Harris's hawk
The Harris's hawk, also known as the bay-winged or dusky hawk, is a captivating bird of prey found in the southwestern United States, Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil. What distinguishes these medium-large raptors is their unique behavior of hunting in packs, a...
Birds
Long-tailed meadowlark
The long-tailed meadowlark is a captivating bird native to southern South America and the Falkland Islands. It belongs to the *Leistes* genus in the icterid family and is closely related to the endangered Pampas meadowlark.
Birds
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