The plateaus, mountains and caves of Chapada Diamantina National Park are home to thousands of animals. It is home to many endemic plants and birds. The hooded visorbearer hummingbird is one of the most famous endemic species of the Park.
Protected birds in the reserve include the white-necked hawk, Chaco eagle, Bahia tyrannulet, ochre-marked parakeet and Bahia spinetail. There are more small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects than big mammals in the Park.
The area was designated as a national park in 1985 in order to preserve natural ecosystems and conduct scientific research.
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