Quechua is one of the eight Natural Regions of Peru and is between 2,300 and 3,500 m above sea level. It is composed of big valleys divided by rivers fed by estival rains. Its flora includes Andean alder, gongapa, and arracacha. People who live in this region, cultivate corn, squash, passionfruit, papaya, wheat, and peach. Notable fauna include birds like the chihuanco or white-necked thrush. Overview Andean Continental Divide Mountain Top: Mountain passes - 4,100 m Puna grassland Andean-alpine desert Snow line - about 5,000 m Janca - Rocks, Snow and Ice Peak See also Climate zones by altitude Altitudinal zonation Literature Montane ecology Physiographic regions of Peru Tropical Andes