Amazing Birds Of Atlantic Rainforest

AMAZING COLORFUL BIRDS OF THE ATLANTIC RAINFOREST, 2023

Unmistakable, beautiful orange-red ibis with black wingtips. Breeding adults have black bills, pink at other times. Immatures are dark above with white bellies and pink bills. Restricted to mangroves and adjacent muddy estuaries.

Unmistakable yellow toucan with a long two-toned bill: half red and half greenish-yellow. The iris is pale and framed with bare red skin. Also note the red rump. Usually seen in the canopy of humid and second growth forests in small groups, sometimes descending to visit feeding stations.

Medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and deep dark eyes; the only Tyto owl present throughout much of its range. Varies across a wide global range, but always note white-and-black speckling on the upperparts, beautiful gray-and-tawny wings, and large round head. Color of the facial disc and underparts varies from pure white to rusty orange. Hunts primarily rodents in open areas by night, foraging with a slow and buoyant flight. Roosts in old buildings, tree hollows, caves, and nest boxes by day.

Multicolored tanager found in humid forests including Araucaria forests and forest borders. Found in pairs or small groups and regularly accompanies mixed-species flocks. Males have a cinnamon head and back with a black mask and a straw-colored rump. They are blue-green below and have blue wings (with straw-colored coverts) and a blue tail. Males are similar to male Black-backed Tanagers, but lack the black back. Females are duller without the male’s mask and have a green back and cinnamon vent. Females are essentially identical to female Black-backed Tanagers.

Large blue and yellow tanager with a thinner bill than other similar species. Males are mostly blue with yellowish edges to the wing feathers and tail. Females are duller and grayer overall. Note the diagnostic yellow shoulder on both sexes. Found in the canopy of humid forests and forest edges, where it often accompanies mixed-species flocks or gathers in single species groups of up to 25 individuals.

Medium-sized, mostly green parakeet with a black hood, red thighs, and blue in the wings and tail. Native to central South America, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands with scattered trees. Introduced populations in the Americas and Europe often found around neighborhood parks and gardens. Call is a typical parrot shriek and is rather high-pitched.

Perhaps the rarest of the Royal Flycatchers. It is restricted to the Atlantic Forest region, where it is found only in scattered sites, and often absent from areas of good forest that would seem appropriate. It's voice is a bit different from the other royal flycatchers, which is perhaps not surprising given its isolation from the others.

Very small manakin with pointed central tail feathers that is found in humid forests. Males are striking with a black crown and back, a red forehead and rump, green wings, and a pale white collar and belly. Females are mostly olive-green above with a gray face and paler belly. Both sexes have yellow irises.

Very attractive small tanager of humid tropical lowlands. Found in humid evergreen forest edges, plantations, and gardens; at times with mixed-species feeding flocks of honeycreepers and euphonias. Often in pairs, feeding at all levels in fruiting trees and bushes. Note the short, curved bill. Males are a unique green-blue color with black hood and a banana yellow beak. Female resembles female Red-legged Honeycreeper but is larger, brighter, uniform green, with yellow lower bill and grayish legs.

Small and chunky manakin-like flycatcher with a short bill and big eyes. Mostly rusty with a black crown, a yellow bill, and yellow-edged flight feathers. Males have a cinnamon back, which is olive-green in females. Found in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests where it normally accompanies mixed-species flocks.

Fairly large tanager with a thick bill. Males are visually striking with bright crimson bodies and black wings and tail. Note the silver lower mandible. Females lack the silver bill and are mostly brown with a cinnamon belly and rump. Found at forest borders and in non-forest habitats, including urban parks and gardens.

Small, restless and colorful tanager of montane forests that often joins mixed-species flocks. Mostly greenish yellow, but note the blue forehead and eyering. The bill and area around it is black, with another back patch on the throat. Note the orange breast dark streaks on the back.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

BEST TIME

September 12th - 23rd

DURATION

12 days
11 nights

STARTS & ENDS

Sao Paulo City

PARTICIPANTS

1-8 + leader
Never more than that

GOALS

PACE

Excellent route to see and photograph amazing birds. Most of the places have great feeder stations

Easy and relaxing route, not overly strenuous. Some walking required but no long hikes

TRAVEL INSURANCE

MEDICAL

We highly recommend getting insurance. It is important that the insurance covers trip cancellation and medical attention, as well

Inform your doctor about your trip. We will keep you informed about Brazilian and American requirements. More information can be found on the CDC website.

COST AND TERMS

5 to 8 - Participants - $3,250 (per person)
3 to 4 - Participants - $3,750 (per person)
2 Participants - $4,490 (per person)
1 Participant - $8,350

PRICE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

11 nights, 12 days in Hotels/Lodges
Road transportation through the trip
Specialized English-speaking Leader Guide
Local Guide
Meals
Water/soft drinks and snacks

A deposit of $500 is required to book your spot.

The rest of the payment should be done until 60 days priori the trip

We work with bank transfer, check, Pay Pal, Zelle and Venmo

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

International airfare and airport taxes
Tips for all waiters, guides and drivers
Items of personal use, laundry, medical expenses
Additional services offered in hotels (Spa, massage, etc.)
Travel insurance.

AMAZING COLORFUL BIRDS OF THE ATLANTIC RAINFOREST, 2023

Click to amplify the image

GENERAL INFORMATION

BEST TIME

September 12th - 23rd

DURATION

12 days 11 nights

STARTS & ENDS

Sao Paulo City

PARTICIPANTS

1-8 + leader Never more than that

GOALS

PACE

Excellent route to see and photograph amazing birds. Most of the places have great feeder stations

Easy and relaxing route, not overly strenuous. Some walking required but no long hikes

TRAVEL INSURANCE

MEDICAL

We highly recommend getting insurance. It is important that the insurance covers trip cancellation and medical attention, as well

Inform your doctor about your trip. We will keep you informed about Brazilian and American requirements. More information can be found on the CDC website.

COST AND TERMS

5 to 8 - Participants - $3,250 (per person)

3 to 4 - Participants - $3,750 (per person)

2 Participants - $4,490 (per person)

1 Participant - $8,350

PRICE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

11 nights, 12 days in Hotels/Lodges

Road transportation through the trip

Specialized English-speaking Leader Guide

Local Guide

Meals

Water/soft drinks and snacks

A deposit of $500 is required to book your spot.

The rest of the payment should be done until 60 days priori the trip

We work with bank transfer, check, Pay Pal, Zelle and Venmo

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

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International airfare and airport taxes

Tips for all waiters, guides and drivers

Items of personal use, laundry, medical expenses

Additional services offered in hotels (Spa, massage, etc.)

Travel insurance.

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