Antisana Volcano towers some 5800m plus above sea level. The surrounding plains are high Andean grasslands known as paramo, that holds many special high Andean birds: most notably it is the best site in Ecuador for Andean Condor and Black-faced Ibis. It is also a great spot for Andean Lapwing, Andean Gull, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Aplomado Falcon,Paramo Ground-Tyrant, Streak-backed Canastero, Andean Teal, Yellow-billed Pintail, Andean (Slaty-backed) Coot, (Andean) Ruddy Duck, Grass Wren, both conclodes species and many more! It is also perhaps the best Ecuadorian site too for the Cinereous Harrier, which is a scarce bird even at Antisana. Furthermore, Antisana is a good location for the world's largest hummingbird, the aptly-named Giant Hummingbird.