Andean Birding Adventure: Up-Close Encounters | Birds of Ecuador | Part 2

Discover the breathtaking Andean birds of Ecuador in this captivating birding journey. In Part 2 of this series, you'll get up-close encounters with the vibrant bird species that inhabit this awe-inspiring ecosystem. Witness their stunning colors and fascinating behaviors.

During our 9-day itinerary, we visited 18 eBird hotspots and observed a total of 282 bird species. This video showcases 44 of them, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the experience.

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Hotspot: WildSumaco Lodge, Napo, EC
Black-faced Antbird
Russet-backed Oropendola
Crested Oropendola
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Wire-crested Thorntail
Many-banded Aracari
Sparkling Violetear
Black-mantled Tamarin
Sickle-winged Guan
Plain-backed Antpitta
Ochre-breasted Antpitta
Speckled Chachalaca
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
Green-and-gold Tanager
Yellow-browed Sparrow
Black-faced Dacnis (Black-faced)
Olive-backed Woodcreeper
Tropical Screech-Owl
Foothill Screech-Owl

Hotspot: Sumaco Road, Napo, EC
Silver-beaked Tanager
Blackish Rail
Southern Lapwing
Montane Foliage-gleaner
Maroon-tailed Parakeet
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker
Gilded Barbet

Hotspot: Cabañas San Isidro, Napo, EC
Olive-backed Woodcreeper
Green Jay (Inca)
Masked Trogon
Black-banded Owl
White-bellied Antpitta
Cinnamon Flycatcher
Pale-edged Flycatcher
Gorgeted Woodstar
Long-tailed Sylph

Hotspot: Guango Lodge, Napo, EC
Turquoise Jay
Russet-crowned Warbler
Pearled Treerunner
Fasciated Tiger-Heron
Andean Guan
Buff-tailed Coronet
Tourmaline Sunangel
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Spectacled Redstart
Capped Conebill
Pale-naped Brushfinch

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - WildSumaco Lodge, Napo, EC
07:04 - Sumaco Road, Napo, EC
09:12 - Cabañas San Isidro, Napo, EC
14:43 - Guango Lodge, Napo, EC