A big nature reserve (80,000 ha), far from the coast in lowland rain forest. The Raleighfalls are rapids in the Coppename river and the area has granite outcrops like the Voltzberg (on the photograph). There are accomodations on Fungu island in the Coppename river and reservations can be made with STINASU (foundation for nature preservation in Suriname) or with tour operators. The trip to Fungu island can be made by plane from Paramaribo or by driving 3 hours to Bitagron on the Coppename river and from there 3 hours by boat. A camp can be made at the foot of the Voltzberg, at an hour walk from the main camp, where the forest around the open granite hills is unforgettable.
The area has a bird species count of more than 470 and is by far the richest known in Suriname. The list includes the cock-of-the-rock (a lek with tens of birds near the Voltzberg), many hawks and eagles, 21 macaws and parrots, 24 hummingbirds, many antbirds and flycatchers, 21 tanagers etc. Many species of mammals are also known from the reserve like several spotted cats and 8 primates.
All of the names in the table are linked to pages on this website that describe the bird, and sometimes have one or more photos, sounds or videos of it. The table was created by J.H. Ribot, with the help of many birders.
Raleigh Falls / Voltzberg (hotspot)
