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    Birding Tour Ecuador: Andean Cock of the Rock, Toucans and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

    Possible 30 – 60 Bird Species including the Andean Cock of the Rock and 12 species of Hummingbirds

    Tailor-made Experience – Birding or Photography at your own pace.

    Visit Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and Antpittas Hides

    Delicious Ecuadorian Lunch with Alambi Hummingbirds

    Conservation-Oriented – Supporting our Reforestation Projects

    Check our Testimonials – 5 Star Customer Satisfaction

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    Contact Information

    Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador
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    +593 99 373 2879

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    1. Pick up 4:00 am from your hotel in Quito
    2. Visit Fundacion Paz de las Aves; Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, Antpittas Hides and Toucans
    3. Lunch at Alambi Hummingbirds Paradise
    4. Return to Quito

    Itinerary

    Observe the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and 5 possible types of Antpittas!

    Possible Plate-billed Mountain Toucan

    Lunch at Alambi Hummingbird Paradise in Tandayapa Valley

    At least 12 species of hummingbirds and 30 species of Exotic Birds

    Toucans and Toucanets Feeder

    Early pick up around 4:00 am from your hotel in Quito. Drive towards the West Slope Cloud Forest near Tandayapa Valley. Arrival around 5:45 am to Paz de las Aves Reserve, to start observation of the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, a display of singing sounds by the male birds to attract the females, often happens only from 6am to 730am.

    Morning birding in the reserve main trails to observe possible 5 different types of Antpittas, Quails, Tanagers, Saltators, Toucans and Quetzals.

    Target Species: Andean Cock of the Rock, Black-winged Saltator, Masked Trogon, Ornate Flycatcher, Red-headed Barbet, Toucan Barbet, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Golden-headed Quetzal, Rufous Antpitta, Giant Antpitta, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Scaled Antpitta, Dark-backed Wood-Quail, Flame-faced Tanager, Golden-napped Tanager, Bronze-winged Parrot, Red-billed Parrot and others.

    After the reserve continue birding for possible Plate-billed Mountain Toucan. Then return to Quito with stop at Alambi Hummingbirds Paradise. At this feeder we can observe 12 species of Hummingbirds in less than 5 minutes, 2 types of Quetzals at close range, and Dippers near the shore’s river. After lunch return to Quito and drop off at your hotel.

    Target Birds: Violet-tailed Sylph, Brown Violetear, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Brown Inca, Empress Brilliant, Booted-racket Tailed, Velvet-Purple Coronet, Purple-bibbed WhiteTipp, Andean Emerald, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Purple-throated Woodstar, Palm Tanager, Flamed-rumped Tanager, Buff-throated Saltator, Ecuadorian Thrush, Thick-billed Euphonia, Orange-breasted Euphonia, White-lined Tanager, Golden-napped Tanager, Crested-headed Quetzal, White-capped Dipper, Torrent Duck, White-whiskered Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Woodnymph, Andean Emerald and others.

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    Testimonials

    Amazing amount of birds in 3 different habitats

    2026
    USA

    Diego delivered on giving us a great experience in 3 different habitats and the target birds we came to see. The accommodations were really nice, the food was great including some authentic dishes in certain locations and the guides were experts. From the Andes, to the Cloud Forest with Miguel and finish in Napo Wildlife Center our experience in the Amazon. The birds were incredible. Toucans to nun birds to cuckoos and a great view of the Harpy Eagle. We will use Diego again when we return to see other parts of this really beautiful country”. Corinna, USA

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    Two week birding tour February 2026

    2026
    United Kingdom

    ” I organised a return birding trip to Ecuador for friends – 8 of us in total. I’ve been leading and organizing my own tours for just short of 50 years, traveled to well over 100 countries and have a life list of 7,250+. Ecuador Bird tours did a great job in meeting my requests. I got 80+ lifers, we saw c.500 species including 70+ Hummingbird species and iconic birds such as Condors, Hoatzin and Cock-of-the-Rock – everyone was happy! Every place we visited had a subtly different avifauna and a lodge or two that had the most magnificent array of feeders for Hummers, Tanagers, Antpittas and more. I’d recommend Ecuador Bird Tours to anyone wanting a good birding trip in Ecuador – whether for keen listers or total beginners – I’m sure they’ll organize something that fits and works well”. Peter Roberts, United Kingdom

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    Superb Custom Birding Tour East from Quito

    2026
    USA

    Ecuador Birds Tours provided an outstanding custom tour east from Quito over the high Andes and down to mid-elevation montane forest. Guide Marcelo Andy used his experienced ears and eyes to locate over 225 species in just 5 days. He was always friendly and accommodating while driving safely through the mountains. Communication during the entire process was always prompt, clear, and efficient. Diego Cruz and his company receive the highest recommendation from this very satisfied bird and photographer.” Andrew Fix

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    A great birding expereince in the high Andes

    2026
    United Kingdom

    “A great trip, spread over two weeks and mainly located in the cloud forests on both sides of the Andes and with a few days in the Amazon area. I have travelled widely around the world on many birding trips and this was one of the best. The organisation by Ecuador Birds Tours was faultless and we felt safe at all times. A number of excellent birding sites were visited to make sure that we saw the widest possible range of birds. Our accomodation was also very good at all times, with very comfortable rooms, pleasant and friendly staff and generally very good food. Our guide, Miguel, was great – he was very knowledgable and enthusiastic and always tried to make sure that all members of the group saw the birds. I would certainly recommend Ecuador Bird Tours to anyone wanting to make the most of a birding holiday in the country”. Alain Ken

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    Three weeks birding photography in Ecuador

    2026
    United Kingdom

    An extraordinarily successful birding trip and well organised by Diego Cruz and his EBT Tour Operating Company. The three-week trip encompassed some excellent birding locations, superb lodges and we were very fortunate in having Daniel Cruz, Freddy Perez and Remy as our principal guides for the duration. They were all highly skilled birders, tactful and patient with us oldies, and excellent company. We saw 535 species of birds of which 138 were lifers for me. The bird of the trip without question was the Harpy Eagle. We also saw 13 different mammals on the way, of which seven were new to me. Of particular interest was seeing the Andean or Spectacled Bear.” Robert Falkner

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    Tour Inclusions

    The following outlines whats Included and Not Included in our Day Tours:

    Pick up from Quito Hotel

    Drop off at Quito Hotel or Quito Airport

    Private English Speaking Birding Guide with Transportation

    Entrance Fees to Andean Cock of the Rock, Antpittas, and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

    Breakfast and Lunch Menu with soft drink

    Souvenir Birding Cap

    Ebird Online Birding List

    Personalized Services

    Personal Expenses

    Alcoholic and Soft Drinks

    Other Entrance Fees, when in season Ocellated Tapaculo Hide $20.00pp

    Tips

    Birding and Photography Antpittas Hides

    Andean Cock of the Rock Lek

    Hummingbird Feeders

    Short walk in our Birding Trails

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