By the Guyana Tourism Authority
While different birding enthusiasts visit with varied expectations , Guyana is particularly good to view the top ten Guiana Shield Endemics below .
Blue-cheeked Parrot
Crestless Curassow
The Blue-cheeked Parrot is endemic to the Guianas , which includes Guyana , south-eastern Venezuela , and northern Brazil . With a low population density , it is rarely spotted . Seasonal migrations to and from coastal sand ridge forests in Suriname provide serious birders specific timelines to visit . At other times of the year , the species stays within the interiors of forests , sometimes even in the higher regions or woodlands in the savannah . The Blue-cheeked Parrot is threatened due to loss of habitat and the caged bird trade
Also known as the Lesser Razor-billed Curassow , this species is found across much of the Guianan Shield . It can be found through the core of Guyana , reaching its southernmost limit near the city of Manaus in Brazil . The dense lowland forests are safe haunts for this species which can usually be found in close proximity to watercourses , forests in savannahs , river islands , or seasonally flooded areas . The curassow ’ s voice is what gives it away even in the thick rainforests . It is a shy bird that is largely terrestrial , ensuring that it gets a constant supply of fruits . This bird safely retreats to a canopy when done with feeding . The sharp voice is loudest during the breeding period – the early wet season of Guyana . The Crestless Curassow is mostly black or dark blue and has a chestnut belly . Its red bill stands out in contrast .
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