It is centered on the Colombian side of the Serranía de Perijá mountain range, part of the East Andes.
It holds incredible biodiversity and home to numerous endangered and endemic bird species.
[4] There are other endemic bird species in the region, but are more commonly come across, including the Rufous Spinetail and the native yellow breasted brush-finch.
[5] Other birds found in the region include both the Crested Quetzal, Golden-headed Quetzal, Barred Fruiteater, Andean Condor, black chested Buzzard-Eagle, Plushcap, the Buff-Breasted Mountain-Tanager, Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager, Hook-billed Kites, White-rumped Hawk and the Páramo Seedeater.
The Chamicero de Perijá reserve is located at the northern part of South America's Andes Mountain range, as part of the smaller Serranía de Perijá mountain range.