Day: October 17, 2017

Sian Ka’an Fauna

Sian Ka’an Fauna

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is one of the most magical places in Mexico; a huge stretch of land which is devoted to the conservation of the animals of coastal Mexico and their unique and fragile habitats. In this biosphere, animals live as their nature dictates and do so in a variety of unique ecosystems which include mangrove swamps, coastal and inland lagoons. Read on to find out more about Sian Ka’an fauna. Birds at the Sian Ka’an Biosphere The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a stunning haven for birds of all shapes and sizes; around 326 bird species have been recorded in the biosphere. 219 of these species are full time residents, and the final 65 are migratory species which winter here; this biosphere is on the migratory route for the migratory birds which winter in Central and South America. You can see 21 of the 23 wading bird species which can be found across Mexico. Furthermore, the Sian Ka’an boasts the second highest numbers of reproduction amongst rare and endangered species of bird including the …