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GREAT HUMMINGBIRDS OF SOUTHEAST -
THE ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST, 2023

Tiny hummingbird that is gray and green above and gray below. Like other coquettes it has a white bar across the rump. Males are astonishingly pretty with an orange crest, a ruff of white and green feathers on the neck, and a red bill with a black tip. Females have a white belly, and spotted throat, lacking the male’s crest and orange bill. Found at forest edges, in second growth habitats and in wooded savanna.

Medium-sized charismatic hummingbird with an iridescent green body and short, straight bill. Males have a violet-blue crest and are violet below with light gray flanks. Females have a less prominent crest, lack the violet belly seen on males, and have a prominent white spot behind the eye. Resembles Green-crowned Plovercrest, but males have a purple (not green) crest and has less extensive violet below. Female Purple-crowned Plovercrests have slightly larger white tips to the outer tail feathers than Green-crowned Plovercrest. Inhabits the understory of lowland and montane forests, light woodland and riparian forests.

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Large and aggressive hummingbird. Mostly black with white flanks. Boldly patterned tail is white with a black center and a thin black terminal band. Both sexes are similar, but juveniles have cinnamon sides to the throat. Found in a variety of habitats including woodlands, forest edges, and plantations, foraging from the understory to the canopy. Also visits feeders and gardens.

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Tiny hummingbird with a curved bill and a yellow lower bill. Males have a dark green iridescent back, a dark brown throat with a pale belly and vent, and dark undertail feathers. Females have an orange throat and breast with white edges to the tail, and their central tail feathers are longer than the males’. Inhabits the understory of humid forests and coastal forests (restinga), but also found in second growth and plantations. Males gather in leks emitting a barrage of high-pitched notes continuously.

Widespread but uncommon, this is a fairly large and dark hummingbird with a slightly decurved bill. Male is mostly green with black extending all the way down the throat and belly. Females have white underparts with dark line running down the center. On both sexes, note the purplish tail. Extremely similar to Green-breasted Mango but very little range overlap. Found in open habitats including forest edge, open woodlands, and shrubby second-growth.

Small distinctive hummingbird with a straight black bill. Males are mostly green with a rusty rump and tail, and noteworthy for an iridescent pink throat and white spot behind the eye. Females are green above and rusty below with a white teardrop behind the eye and a pale patch on the cheeks. Found in the understory of humid rainforest and visiting feeders at forest edges.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE

Sept 3rd-13th, 2023

DURATION

11 days
10 nights

STARTS & ENDS

Sao Paulo City

PARTICIPANTS

1-8 + leader
Never more than that so we can guarantee the quality of our service

GOALS

PACE

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

Easy and relaxing route, not overly strenuous.

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

From $3,950*

PRICE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

11 days, 10 nights in Hotels/Lodges
1 roundtrip domestic flight
Road transportation through the trip
Specialized English-speaking Leader guide
Local guide
Meals
Water/soft drinks and snacks

A deposit of $600 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.

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*Because of the currency, price is subject to slight change.

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