Birds of the Savannahs
This ecosystem is characterized by a diverse range of species of Hawks, Falcons and Caracaras, as well as an interesting mixture of Quail, Finches, Tanagers and Flycatchers. Although the climate and species found in the intermediate savannahs are influenced somewhat by their proximity to the coastal region, they also have many species in common with the larger grasslands to the south.
The Rupununi Savannahs are a largely independent ecosystem which experiences severe weather fluctuations that transform the normally dry grasslands into wetlands for three months each year.
As a result this ecosystem accommodates a wide variety of waders which include Storks, Ibises, Ducks and smaller species of waterfowl, in addition to grassland species. The savannahs bordering the Kanuku Mountains are particularly rich in birdlife as there is an overlapping of species, such as the magnificent Harpy Eagle, that occurs along the forest fringes of this area.
