Ypoá National Park
Facts and practical information
The Ypoá National Park, was created by decree of the Executive State Nro. 43,681 dated May 29 of 1992. It is located between the departments of Paraguarí, Central and Ñeembucú, and a portion of the districts of Caapucú, Villa Oliva, San Roque González de Santa Cruz and Quiíndy. It has a total area of 1,000 square kilometres and is 150 kilometers away from Asunción. ()
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Wildlife
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Barn owl
The barn owl, often referred to as the common barn owl, is a captivating bird found across almost every continent, excluding polar and desert regions, certain parts of Asia, Indonesia, and some Pacific islands. There are several subspecies of barn owls, each varying in...
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Greater rhea
The greater rhea, a flightless bird native to eastern South America, holds the distinction of being the largest bird on the continent. These impressive birds weigh between 20 to 27 kilograms and stand about 1.5 meters tall.
Birds
Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a captivating bird within the heron family, found worldwide, especially in tropical, subtropical, and warmer temperate regions. It is the sole species in the Bubulcus genus, though some ornithologists argue that its subspecies might actually be...
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Muscovy duck
The Muscovy duck is a large waterfowl native to Mexico, Central, and South America. There are also smaller wild and feral populations in regions such as the United States, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Male Muscovy ducks are larger than females, with some...
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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
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