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 is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds.
Birds
Greater rhea
The greater rhea is a species of flightless bird native to eastern South America. Other names for the greater rhea include the grey, common, or American rhea; ñandú; or ema.
Birds
Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Bubulcus, although some...
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Muscovy duck
The Muscovy duck is a large duck native to Mexico and Central and South America. Small wild and feral breeding populations have established themselves in the United States, particularly in...
Birds
Burrowing owl
The burrowing owl is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas...
Birds
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