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The Birding the Photography Amazon Peru 4 days: Adventure in Tambopata, Peru

The Birding the Photography Amazon Peru : If you are a bird watching enthusiast looking for an exciting adventure, a bird trip of 4 days in the heart of Peru’s Amazon rainforest is the perfect getaway. This tour promises a

combination of wildlife exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and the chance to observe some of the most fascinating

bird species in their natural habitat. With expert birding guides by your side, the experience will be one you will treasure forever.

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a novice eager to learn more about ornithology, this birding tour will captivate you. Over the course of four days, you’ll explore birding spots in nature reserves like Tambopata, a rich habitat for

an array of endemic and migratory birds. Join us on this journey to uncover the best of Peruvian avifauna.

Birdwatching in Tambopata, Peru

The Tambopata National Reserve is an ideal destination for birdwatching, thanks to its incredible biodiversity. The best time to visit is during the dry season (May-October), when the wildlife is most active. To make the most of the experience, it is recommended to bring binoculars, wear neutral-colored clothing, and hire a local guide. Among the best places for birdwatching are lakes like Sandoval, clay licks, and canopy towers, where it is possible to see species such as hoatzins, macaws, and owls, especially at dawn and dusk.

Day 1:The Birding the Photography Amazon Peru frpm Lima to Puerto Maldonado –

On the first day of your bird trip, you’ll arrive at Puerto Maldonado and travel by boat to the Infierno Native

Community in the Tambopata National Reserve. As you make your way through the jungle, you’ll already be on the lookout for various bird species.

During this early exploration, you may spot the elusive Great Potoo or the Purus Jacamar. The boat ride is a perfect

opportunity for bird photography, with several birding enthusiasts likely to find joy in capturing the dynamic scenes

of macaws and parrots soaring above the riverbanks. sandoval lake tour 

Upon reaching your lodge, take a short rest, then head out on a guided tour through the forest to spot nocturnal birds.

If you’re lucky, you might see the Tawny-Bellied Screech-Owl or the Great Horned Owl, two stunning species native to the region.

Day 2:The Birding the Photography Amazon Peru -Exploring Lake Cocococha and Watching Trails

Wake up early to make your way to Lake Cocococha, a prime birding spot in the Amazon. This 5.5 km hike offers

spectacular opportunities for bird watching at sunrise, where you can spot Horned Screamers, Hoatzins, and a

variety of kingfishers and jacanas. The area is known for its high concentration of non-native species like the Agami

Heron and Point-Tailed Palmcreeper.

A rowboat ride on the lake provides a close-up view of the surrounding ecosystem, and with some luck, you may encounter endangered species like the Giant River Otter. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge and enjoy some

downtime before your next adventure.

In the evening, you’ll embark on a nocturnal birding tour to spot caimans and look out for other nocturnal birds such

as the Ladder-Tailed Nightjar and the Common Potoo.

Day 3: Canopy Birdwatching and Ground-Level Exploration

The third day begins with a visit to a birding tower that offers panoramic views of the forest canopy. From this

vantage point, you’ll be able to observe birds that thrive high up in the trees, including the Amazonian Pygmy-Owl,

Purple-Throated Fruit Crow, and the colorful Paradise Tanager.

For a truly awe-inspiring experience, keep an eye out for the majestic Harpy Eagle, one of the most endangered

species of raptor. Bird watching enthusiasts will be in their element as they catch sight of macaws, parrots, and toucans in the treetops.

In the afternoon, you’ll head out on the Lake Chica trail, passing through a variety of habitats where you may encounter species like the Blue-Throated Piping Guan, Black-Spotted Bare-Eye, and the Fiery-Capped Manakin.

These walks through the natural habitat of the Tambopata Reserve will deepen your understanding of avian behavior

and provide ample opportunities for bird photography.

Day 4: Departure and Reflection on the Amazon Adventure

On your final day, enjoy a hearty breakfast before taking a speed boat back to the Infierno Native Community. This is the perfect time to reflect on your journey and the incredible bird species you’ve seen. From the towering macaws to

the elusive Hoatzins, your time in the Tambopata National Reserve will surely remain etched in your memory.

While waiting for your transport back to Puerto Maldonado, don’t miss out on spotting a few final wildlife sightings.

The forest is alive with birds and animals, and your birding guide will help you identify the various species that call this beautiful ecosystem home.

 

The best Bird Watching Peru 8 days

  The Best Bird Watching Peru: Discover One of the Top-Rated Nature Tours: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise in Diverse Forest Ecosystems : If you’re a nature lover or a passionate birdwatcher, this tour is an absolute must-do. Highly recommended by both local experts and international travelers, this immersive experience takes you through a variety of forest landscapes—each one teeming with life and unique ecological charm.

Day 1:Cusco – Puerto Maldonado to Bird Watching .

The first day in the morning we would fly about 35 minutes to Puerto Maldonado Bird Watching . From the hotel in Cuzco we would take a taxi to the airport.

From Puerto Maldonado airport we would drive about 10 minutes by our own mini bus, who would be waiting for us; to a place where we can watch birds like:

White Throated Jacamar, Purús Jacamar, Brazilian Teal , southern Lapwing, Limkin , Buff breasted wren , Black Banded Crake , Southern Caracara , Scaled pigeon , Point tailed palmcreeper , Black Billed Seed Finch , Rufus

Sided Crake , Gray Breasted Crake , Gray Necked Wood Rail , Sunbittern , Gray Hawk , Hoatzin , Rusty Margined Flycatcher , Black throated Antbird , Collared Plover. After this we would come back to Puerto Maldonado to

take lunch. At 3 p.m. in the afternoon again we would drive about 25 minutes in our mini bus, in the way to Cuzco, to watch another birds like: Red Breasted Black Bird , White Tailed Kite , Southern Caracara , Grassland Sparrow ,

Red Bellied Macaw , Southern Lapwing ,Saffron Finch , Double Collared Seed eater . After this activity we would come back again to Puerto Maldonado for dinner and to sleep at the hotel.

Day 2 :The best Bird Watching Peru  from Puerto Maldonado – Iberia Exploring Bird Watching .

Today after breakfast we would drive in our mini bus about 30 or 40 minutes to a small town call Iberia, and we would stop in many places to see some birds like: Black and White Hawk Eagle, Ornate Hawk Eagle, Brazlian Teal,

Red Rumped Casique, Violaceous Jay, Barred Antshrike, Red and Green Macaw , Scarlet

Macaw, Chestnut fronted Macaw , Yellow Crowned Parrot , Boat Billed Flycatcher , White Throated Toucan ,

Chestnut Eared Aracari ,Masked Tityra ,Plum Throated Cotinga , Mappie Tanager, Black Tailed Trogon , Blue crowned Trogon. And much more birds we can see in this road. Arriving to Iberia to take lunch. After

we would drive to the hotel to left our luggage and take a shower.

In the afternoon we would go to watch some special birds, like:

Black Faced Tanager, Spot Breasted Woodpecker, Rufous Fronted Antthrush, Slender Billed Kite, Blue Headed Macaw , Warbling Ant bird , Slender Billed Xenops , chestnut Crowned

Foliage Gleaner, Plain Crowned Spine tail ,Chestnut Bellied Seedeater , Lemon Throated Barbet , Bluish Fronted Jacamar. And much more different kind of birds. Coming back later to Iberia for dinner and to sleep there.

Day 3 :The best Bird -Iberia – Puerto Maldonado – Durand lodge

Today after breakfast we would drive about 15 minutes to a Spot call Oceanía to watch special birds like: Black Faced Cotinga, Rufous twistwing, Bamboo Antshrike , Sulphur Bellied Tyrant Manakin , Rufous

Fronted Antthrush , Johannes’s Tody Tyrant Rufous Headed Woopecker , Large Headed Flatbill , Greenish Elaenia

, and another common birds. After this we would come back to pick up our luggage at the hotel in

Iberia, and take lunch too. Then we would go back in our mini bus to Puerto Maldonado, and continue the trip to Infierno community to DURAND LODGE, where we would take dinner and stay the night. SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE 

Days 4/5/6 : Durand lodge  Amazing -The best Bird Watching Peru

Here at DURAND LODGE we would stay for four days, to watch another kind of birds in the High Jungle or

Primary Jungle, like : Rufus Headed Woodpecker, Manu Ant bird , Pheasant Cuckoo , Lemon Throated

Barbet, Scarlet Hooded Barbet , Gilded Barbet, Red Billed pied tanager , Bare Necked Fruitcrow , Purple Throated Fruitcrow ,Great Jacamar , Point tail palm creeper , Striped Woodhaunter , ENDEMIC .

Peruvian Recurvebill, Band Tailed Manakin, Round Tailed Manakin , Yellow Crested Tanager, Blue Crowned

Manakin , Golden collared Toucanet , White Throated Toucan , Emerald Toucan , Curd Crested Araucaria , Ivory

Billed Aracari, Rofous Breasted piculet , Red Necked Woodpecker , long Tailed Woocreeper , Amazonian

Barred Woodcreeper, Black Banded Woodcreeper, Strong Billed Woodcreeper, Faciated Antshrike , Spot Winged

Antshrike, Dusky Throated Antshrike, Barred Antshrike, Ornate Antwren , White Eyed Antwren , Stipple Throated

Antwren , Pygmy Antwren , Sclter’s Antwren , Gray Antwren , Long winged Antwren , Yellow Breasted Warbling Antbird – Bird Watching  . manu cloud forest 

Dot Winged Antwren ,

Gray Antbird , Blakish Antbird , Black Antbird,White Browed Antbird , Black Faced Antbird , Sooty Antbird ,

Plumbeous Antbird , Goeldi’s Antbird , Black Spotted Bare Eye , White Throated Antbird , Hairy Crested Antbird ,

Scale Backed Antbird , Spot Backed Antbird , Plain Throated Antwren , Black Faced Anthrush , Ash Throated

Gnateater , Rusty Belted Tapaculo , Short Tailed Pygmy Tyrant , Johannes’s Tody Tyrant ,Dusky Tailed Flatbill ,Ringed Antpipit ,

Golden Crowned Spadebill , White Crested Spadebill , Crowned Slaty Flycatcher , Sirystes , Pink Throated Becard ,

Dull Capped Atila , Cinereous Mourner , Plum Throated Cotinga , Wing Barred Manakin , Blue Backed Manakin,

Blue crowned Manakin ,Musician Wren ,Scaly Breasted Wren , Orange Headed Tanager ,

Yellow Backed Tanager , Guira Tanager , Flame Crested Tanager ,White winged Shrike Tanager , pectoral

Sparrow , Buclkley’s Forest falcon, Slate colored Hawk, olive Oropendola . All this birds and much more common

birds we can watch at LODGE like: Trogons , Motmots, Haws, kites, Flycatchers, Jays Oropendolas . This four days staying at  LODGE would be with the food included, and in the nights

we would be able to see birds like: Crested Owl ,Black Banded Owl , Spectaclet Owl , Amazonian Pygmy Owl ,Tawny

Bellied Screech Owl, Great Potoo , Long Tailed Potoo , Common , potoo , Ocellated Poorwill , Ladder Tailed Nightjar , Common Pauraque .

Day 7 :
Durand lodge – Laguna Tres Chimbadas .

Today we would start very early in the morning, about 05:15 a.m. we would sail about 45 minutes river up to a clay spot of Parrots and Macaws. After we would continue the trip until Tres Chimbadas Lake, to watch

lake birds and Giant Otters. We would sail in the lake in a Catamaran boat, that is very comfortable for birds

watchers, where we can watch: Horned Screamer , Green Ibis , Rufescent Tiger Heron , Gray Headed kite ,

Slender Billed Kite , Snail Kite , Black Collared Hawk , Green kingfisher , Amazon Kingfisher , Rufus and Green Kingfisher , uncolored Black Bird, Gray Necked Wood Rail, Band Tailed Ant bird, Silvered Ant bird ,

Amazonian Streaked Antwren, Spotted Tody Flycatcher , Boat Billed Flycatcher ,Lesser Kiskadee , Great Kiskadee ,

Black Tailed Tityra , Masked Tityra , Muscovy Duck , Sungrebe , Wattled Jacana , Purple Gallinule, Rufous Sided

Crake, King Vulture , Pied Lapwing , Collared Plover , Anhinga , Black Caracara.

After the tour in catamaran we would come back to the path in the way to Tambopata River, take lunch and watch some birds. Then we would sail river down until DURAND LODGE, having a free afternoon at this place. PERU BIRD

Day 8 :
Durand lodge – Puerto Maldonado – Lima

Today After breakfast we would drive about 1 hour to Puerto Maldonado. In this way we would stop to watch

some important birds and continue to the airport. Where we must wait and take the day flight. Where it finishes our tour and hopping that you had enjoy it Thank you.

Itinerary The Most Birding Tour Tambopata 10 days

   The Most Birding Tour Tambopata What Birds Will You See?  During this specialized birding tour, you’ll have the chance to observe an extraordinary variety of species in their natural habitat, including:

• Endemic birds of the Andean-Amazonian region
• Migratory species traveling from North America
• Parrots, macaws, herons, woodpeckers, eagles, owls, and many more

You’ll be accompanied by expert ornithologist guides, who will share their deep knowledge and help you identify even the rarest and most elusive birds of the forest.

 

Day 1: Cusco – Marca pata to Puerto Maldonado.

The first day we would start at 05:00 a.m., driving in our mini bus to HUACARPAY lake, where we would have the oportunity to watch some . Endemic birds like in the tour Tambopata Rainforest Bird: Bearded mountaineer, Rusty

fronted Canastero , Streak fronted thorn bird, plumberous Rail, Andean Black, Giant Hummingbird, Many Colored

Rush tyrant, Cinnamon Teal, Spot Billed Ground Tyrant, puma Teal, White Tufted Grebe, Cinereous Harrier , Wren Like Rushbird. And much more birds. tambopata birding tours short

After we would continue driving to Ocongate town, in the way we would stop to watch more Endemic birds like: Chestnut Breasted Mountain Finch, Cream Crested Spine tail. And more like: Mourning Sierra Finch, Yellow Billed

Tit Tyrant, and Band Tailed seedeater. Then we would continue until Abra Pirhuarani; a high mountain pass at

4.725 meters over the sea level., where we can watch some birds like: Gray breasted Seed Snipe, White Fronted Ground

Tyrant, Andean Goose, Puna Snipe, White Winged Diuca Finch. And much more. After we will continue the  manu rainforest until Marcapata town, in the way we would take a Box Lunch, then we would watch more Endemic birds like . Marcapata Spinetail, Scaled Metal tail. And more like: Andean Condor, Rufous Antpitta, Sword Billed

Hummingbird, Black Chested Buzzard Eagle and much more. After we continue the trip to Quince Mil town and in

the way we would stop to watch the Andean Cock of the Rock and much more: Tanagers, Flycatchers. Then we

arrive to Qunice Mil, where we would take dinner at a restaurant and sleep at the Basic hostel in this town.

Day 2 : The Most Birding Tour Tambopata – Marcapata Basic hostel .

Today we would start also very early, driving in our mini bus to Marcapata, in the way we would take breakfast. Here we would have the opportunity to watch birds like: Andean Cock Of The Rock , Andean Condor, Dark Faced

Brush Finch, Blue Capped Tanager, Rufus At pitta, Marcapata Spinetail, streak throated Bush Tyrant, Scarlet

Bellied Mountain Tanager , Red Crested Cotinga, Violet Throated Starfronlet , torret Duck, Torrent Tyranulet .

After we come back to Quince Mil , where we continue watching another kind of birds like: Saffron Crowned Tanager, Blue necked Tanager, Chestnut brested coronet, Chesnut Backed Antshire, orange Eared Tanager. At

midday we can also take a Box Lunch or instead our cook that always would be ready with our 3 daily meals, can cook for us. Then we continue the trip to Quince Mil, where we would watch more Endemic birds in the way like . Fine Barred Piculet,

Black Backed Toddy Flycatcher ,Masked trogon, Green Jay, Booted Racket Tail, White Bellied Wood star , Many

Spotted Hummingbird, Violet Fronted Brilliant , Gray Breasted Sabrewing, Long Tailed Hermit, Green Hermit, Blue Tailed Emerald, and more. Arriving to Quince Mil we would take our dinner and stay the night at the Basic hostel.

Day 3 :Quince Mil – Mazuco ( Puerto Maldonado) –The Most Birding Tour Tambopata .

Also today we start very early after breakfast at the hotel, in the direction to Mazuco or Puerto Maldonado, to watch some birds like: Yellow Tyranulet, Bobolik, Black and White Seedeater, Blackish Rail, uniform Crake , Azure

Gallinule, Burrowing Owl, Plain Crowned Spinetail, Long Tailed Tyrant, White lined ant bird, Rusty fronted Tody

Flycatcher, Black faced Dacnis, Blue Dacnis, Military Macaw, Cabanis Spinetail, Vercicolored Barbet, Cinnamon

Faced Tyranulet, Orange Breasted Falcon , Gray Breasted Crake, Paradise Tanager, Bay Headed Tanager. And the Endemics: Black Backed tody Flycatcher, Fine Barred Piculet.

Continuing the trip to Mazuco we would stop to watch: Carmiol’s Tanager, and have a Box Lunch in the way. After lunch we would watch more birds in the road like: Masked Tanager, Red Billed Tyranulet, White Browed Purpletuft,Gray Tinamou , Golden Collared Toucan , Striolated

Puffbird , Gould’s Jewelfront , Buff Tailed Sicklebill, Black Throated Brilliant , Vialed Headed Hummingbird , ( rare Rufus crested Coquette, Golden Tailed Sapphire , Black eared Fairy , Mottle Backed Elaenia , Two Banded

Warbler, Black Crowned Tityra , Spangled Cotinga, Festive Coquette and much more common birds. And just

before Puerto Maldonado we would stop again to watch: Red Breasted Black Bird , White Tailed Kite , Southern Caracara, Southern Lapwing , Brazilian Teal .

Arriving to the hotel, taking dinner in a restaurant, and stay the night in this town. macaw clay lick amazon 

Day 4 : Puerto Maldonado – Iberia Birdwatching  – The Most Birding Tour Tambopata .

Today we start after breakfast about 06:00 a.m., by bus to Pastora, to watch some special birds like: White Throated Jacamar , Purus Jacamar , Black Banded Crake , Sun bittern , Buff Breasted Wren , Southern Lapwing ,

Chestnut Crowned Foliage gleaner , Barred Ant shrike , Masked Tityra , Straight Billed Woodcreeper, Magpie

Tanager , Hoatzin , Orange Backed Tropical , Chestnut Bellied Seedeater , Black Billed Seed Finch , Rusty

Margined Flycatcher , Collared plover, Limkin, Pectoral Sandpiper , Solitary Sandpiper. After this activity we would go back to Puerto

Maldonado and take lunch there. Then we would continue our trip, about 3 or 4 hours by bus until Iberia. Stopping at some spots to watch some important birds. Take dinner in a restaurant and stay the night in Iberia. PERU BIRDWHATCHING 

Day 5 : Puerto Maldonado – Infierno Durand lodge to The Most Birding Tour Tambopata.

Today we would drive only about 15 minutes, to Oceania, to watch some special birds like: Black Faced Cotinga, Rufous fronted Anthruhs, Rufous Twistwing , Sulphur Bellied Tyrant Manakin , Blue Headed Macaw , Bamboo Ant shrike , Spot Breasted Woodpecker , Blue and Yellow Macaw , chestnut fronted Macaw , Large Headed Flat bill ,

Tue. Parakeet, Blues Fronted Jacamar , Black Faced Tanager , Greenish Elaina . After this watching time we would go back to Iberia, to take lunch and pick up our luggage at the hotel. Then we would go back to Puerto Maldonado. Arriving in the end to Durand Lodge where we would take dinner and sleep.

 The Most Birding Tour Tambopata- 6th, 7th & 8th Days: Durand lodge .

Here we would stay for four days, to watch another kind of birds in the High Jungle or Primary Jungle like: Rufus Headed Woodpecker, Manu ant bird , Pheasant Cuckoo , Lemon Throated Barbet, Scarlet Hooded Barbet , Gilded Barbet, Red Billed pied tanager , Bare Necked Fruit crow , Purple Throated Fruit crow ,Great Jacamar , Point tail

palm creeper , Striped Wood haunter , ENDEMIC . Peruvian Recurvebill, Band Tailed Manakin, Round Tailed

Manakin , Yellow Crested Tanager, Blue Crowned Manakin , Golden collared Toucanet , White Throated Toucan ,Emerald Toucan , Curd Crested Aracari , Ivory Billed Aracari, Rofous Breasted pickled , Red Necked Woodpecker ,

long Tailed Woocreeper , Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper, Black Banded Wood creeper, Strong Billed

Woodcreeper, Faciated Antshrike , Spot Winged Ant shrike, Dusky Throated Ant shrike, Barred Ant shrike, Ornate

Ant wren , White Eyed Ant wren , Stipple Throated Ant wren , Pygmy Ant wren , Scoter’s Ant wren , Gray Ant wren , Long winged Ant wren , Yellow Breasted Warbling ant bird, Dot Winged Ant wren , Gray ant bird , Blackish ant bird

, Black Ant bird,

White Browed ant bird , Black Faced ant bird , Sooty ant bird , Plumbeous Antbird , Goeldi’s ant bird , Black

Spotted Bare Eye , White Throated Antbird , Hairy Crested ant bird , Scale Backed ant bird , Spot Backed ant bird ,

Plain Throated Ant wren , Black Faced Anthrush , Ash Throated Gnat eater , Rusty Belted Tapaculo , Short Tailed Pygmy Tyrant , Johannes’s Toddy Tyrant ,Dusky Tailed Flatbill ,Ringed Antpipit , Golden Crowned

Spade bill , White Crested Spadebill , Crowned Salty Flycatcher , Sirystes , Pink Throated Be card , Dull Capped Atila , Cinereous Mourner , Plum Throated Cotinga , Wing Barred Manakin , Blue Backed Manakin, Blue crowned

Manakin ,Musician Wren ,Scaly Breasted Wren , Orange Headed Tanager , Yellow Backed Tanager , Guira Tanager , Flame Crested Tanager ,W hite winged Shrike Tanager , pectoral Sparrow , Buclkley’s Forest falcon, Slate colored

Hawk, olive Oropendola Trogons, Motmots, Haws, kites, Flycatchers, Jays Oropendolas . This four days staying at

LODGE would be with the food included, and in the nights we would be able to see birds like: Crested  Owl ,Black Banded Owl , Spectacle Owl , Amazonian Pygmy Owl , Tawny Bellied Screech Owl, Great Potoo , Long Tailed Potoo

, Common , potoo , Ocellated Poorwill , Ladder Tailed Nightjar , Common Pauraque.

Day 9 :Durand lodge – Lake Tress Chimbadas – Durand lodge

Today we would start very early in the morning, about 05:15 a.m. we would sail about 45 minutes river up to a clay spot of Parrots and Macaws. After we would continue the trip until Tres Chimbadas Lake, to watch lake birds and

Giant Otters. We would sail in the lake in a Catamaran boat, that is very comfortable for birds watchers, where we

can watch: Horned Screamer , Green Ibis , Rufescent Tiger Heron , Gray Headed kite , Slender Billed Kite , Snail Kite , Black Collared Hawk , Green kingfisher , Amazon Kingfisher , Rufus and Green Kingfisher , uncolored Black

Bird, Gray Necked Wood Rail, Band Tailed ant bird, Silvered ant bird , Amazonian Streaked Antwren, Spotted Toddy Flycatcher , Boat Billed Flycatcher ,Lesser Kiskadee , Great Kiskadee , Black Tailed Tityra , Masked Tityra , Muscovy Duck , Sun grebe , Watt led Jacana , Purple Gallinule, Rufus Sided Crake, King Vulture , Pied Lapwing , Collared

Plover , Anhinga , Black Caracara. After the tour in catamaran we would come back to the path in the way to

Tambopata River, take lunch and watch some birds. Then we would sail river down until LODGE , having a free afternoon at this place

Day 10:  Durand lodge to Puerto Maldonado – Lima

Today After breakfast we would drive about 1 hour to Puerto Maldonado. In this way we would stop to watch some important birds and continue to the airport. Where we must wait and take the day flight .Where it finishes our tour, and hopping that you had enjoyed it Thank you .

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