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Andean Condor & Páramo Bird Photography at Antisana National Park
We spend the morning exploring the roads and viewpoints of Antisana in search of Andean Condors soaring above the breeding cliffs. Along the way, we also look for Ecuadorian Hillstar, Andean Lapwing, Black-faced Ibis, Carunculated Caracara, Tawny Antpitta, Aplomado Falcon, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, and Variable Hawk, adapting our route to the day's weather and bird activity.
Read MoreAntisana Lagoon Bird Photography
A stop at one of Antisana's high-altitude lagoons provides opportunities to photograph waterbirds and other páramo specialists. Depending on the season and conditions, species may include Andean Ruddy Duck, Andean Coot, Andean Teal, Silvery Grebe, Andean Tit-Spinetail, Many-striped Canastero, and Cinereous Harrier, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Antisana Volcano.
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Serranía de la Siberia Cloud Forest Birding
Today, we ascend (by vehicle) to 9,800 feet, and head into the cloud forest of Serranía de la Siberia in search of new species. Our path winds through lush forest where trees are decorated with epiphytes, several of which may be in bloom. The species rich Northern and Southern Yungas always hold surprises—one never knows what the day might bring, and with luck, we may spot rare birds that have been recorded only a handful of times. Despite the striking colors of the birds in this ecoregion, spotting them is no easy task amid the dense fog. Birding in these conditions is certainly a challenge, but that’s precisely what makes it so special. In these forests, we have the chance to encounter more endemic and near-endemic species. Our list of possible species is long! Bolivian and Rufous-faced Antpittas, Blue-capped Puffleg, Violet-throated Starfrontlet, Scaly-naped Amazon, Black-winged Parrot, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Light-crowned Spinetail, Pearled Treerunner, Highland Elaenia, Pale-footed Swallow, Buff-banded and Tawny-rumped Tyrannulets, Pale-legged Warbler, Brown-capped and Spectacled Redstars, Blue-backed Conebill, Bolivian Brushfinch, Fulvous-headed Brushfinch, Trilling Tapaculo, Common Chlorospingus, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Fawn-breasted Tanager, Plumbeus Black-Tyrant and Rusty-browed Warbling Finch.
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