They may not all be super-rare, but these South American hummingbirds are among the most beautiful sights to see if you are on a bird tour anywhere in Central and South America. From Honduras through countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and as …
Top 9 Tropical Birding Hotspots
If you’re seized by the spirit of adventure and want to go birding in tropical climes, here’s a guide to nine of the best places to choose for some truly exotic species and an all-round unforgettable tropical birding tours. 1). Northern PeruPhoto credit: Kolibri Expeditions, …
Taking the Northern Peru Birding Route
Hummingbirds galore and a host of other exotic species await you when birding in northern Peru. If top of your birding wish list is the chance to tick a Marvelous Spatuletail, then there is only one place in the world you can possibly aspire to …
Birding in Peru: Where to Go and the Best Times to Visit
With more than 1,800 species of birds, including over 110 endemics, Peru is a superlative neotropical birding destination in South America. Almost every eco-lodge in the Amazon Basin lists over 600 bird species for their property. The wildlife is exceptional and the country offers amazing …
Endemic Hummingbirds of Peru
Peru is home to 120 different types of hummingbird, a third of all known species. Amongst these, 14 species are only found in Peru, mostly having small ranges within the Andes. These speedy little birds are members of one of the most distinctive and specialised …
Short Peru Birding Tour Recommendation
Are you interested in a short Peru birding tour? Given that Peru is one of the most bird-rich countries in the world, with more than 1,800 different species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth, you might imagine that you’d need to spend …
Why Peru is the Ultimate Birding Destination
For birders the world over, Peru is quite simply the ultimate birding destination. No other country on the planet offers quite so much variety. From the Pacific Coast via the High Andes to the Amazon Basin, Peru is home to more than 1800 different species …
