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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
    sales@ecuadorbirdstours.com
    +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

    BRILLIANT BIRDING!

    2025
    Australia

    We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food.” Ken.

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    An extraordinary memorable experience

    2025
    Australia

    I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador” Diane.

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    Andean Cock of the Rock Tour

    2025
    EEUU

    Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious.” Stuart Masson.

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    Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!

    2025
    EEUU

    “Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus – he’s a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!” Bobby and family.

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    Amazing Hummingbird Tour

    2025
    EEUU

    Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of “Hummingbirding” and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I’m already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis.

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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

    Trip Reports

    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 49 Birds!
    2024
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 75 Birds!
    2024
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 43 Birds!
    2024
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 51 Birds!
    2024
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 63 Birds!
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