Andean Birding Adventure: Up-Close Encounters | Birds of Ecuador | Part 1

Discover the breathtaking Andean birds of Ecuador in this captivating birdwatching journey. In Part 1 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 55 of them, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the experience.

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Hotspot: Sachatamia Lodge, Pichincha, EC
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Violet-tailed Sylph
Velvet-purple Coronet
Sparkling Violetear
Andean Emerald
Dusky Chlorospingus
Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Flame-rumped Tanager
Scrub Blackbird
Golden-naped Tanager
Orange-bellied Euphonia
Red-headed Barbet
Chestnut-capped Brushfinch
Flame-faced Tanager

Hotspot: Refugio Paz de las Aves (Angel Paz), Pichincha, EC
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Montane Woodcreepe
Yellow-breasted Antpitta
Giant Antpitta

Hotspot: Punto Ornitológico Mindo, Pichincha, EC
Andean Emerald
White-necked Jacobin
Green Thorntail
Pacific Parrotlet

Hotspot: Kapari Natural Lodge, Pichincha, EC
Crested Owl
Lyre-tailed Nightjar
Choco Screech-Owl

Hotspot: Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary, Pichincha, EC
White-tailed Trogon
Lineated Woodpecker
Purple-chested Hummingbird

Hotspot: Balcón Tumpiki, Pichincha, EC
Golden Tanager
Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan
Black-capped Tanager
Black-winged Saltator
Black-chinned Mountain Tanager
Golden-naped Tanager
Crimson-rumped Toucanet
Toucan Barbet

Hotspot: Recinto 23 de Junio, Pichincha, EC
Olive-crowned Yellowthroat
Empress Brilliant
Long-wattled Umbrellabird
Olivaceous Piculet

Hotspot: Sachatamia Lodge, Pichincha, EC
Barred Forest-Falcon
Strong-billed Woodcreeper
Masked Trogon

Hotspot: Papallacta--radio antennas, Napo, EC
Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant
Variable Hawk
Blue-mantled Thornbill
Tawny Antpitta

Hotspot: WildSumaco Lodge, Napo, EC
Brown Violetear
Napo Sabrewing
Black-throated Brilliant
Wire-crested Thorntail
Golden-tailed Sapphire
Gould's Jewelfront
Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant
Pallid Dove
Swallow Tanager
Masked Water-Tyrant

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Sachatamia Lodge, Pichincha, EC
05:54 - Refugio Paz de las Aves (Angel Paz), Pichincha, EC
08:09 - Punto Ornitológico Mindo, Pichincha, EC
09:14 - Kapari Natural Lodge, Pichincha, EC
11:00 - Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary, Pichincha, EC
12:56 - Balcón Tumpiki, Pichincha, EC
16:34 - Recinto 23 de Junio, Pichincha, EC
18:17 - Sachatamia Lodge, Pichincha, EC
20:55 - Papallacta--radio antennas, Napo, EC
22:10 - WildSumaco Lodge, Napo, EC