Cloud Forest & Foothill Birding in Manu – 4 days

Cloud Forest Birding Experience

The Cloud Forest in Peru offers unique habitat which is home to a variety of rare birds, some of which can only be spotted its located in the eastern part of the Andes Mountains and is home to a wide range of birds.  Indeed it’s an ideal location for birdwatchers of all levels. Birdwatchers can spot some of the most colorful and interesting species of birds found anywhere in the world. Among them are the Andean cock-of-the-rock, the golden-headed quetzal, and together with momots,  mountain toucans.

Manu Road – Cloud Forest

The Manu cloud forest is a unique environment. With a high level of biodiversity and a wide variety of species of birds such as; Quetzals, Cock of the Rock, Mountain Tanagers, Motmots, and Mountain Toucans among other colorful species.

The Sounds of the Cloud Forest

Birders can enjoy the birdsong and take in the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.  Birders may have the chance to spot some rare species of birds that are rarely seen elsewhere.  In effect, the Manu road transects across the cloud forest. Many birders concluded that this region provides an ideal setting for observing and photographing birds, as the elevation range favors observing great diversity.

Birding along the cloud forest with an expert local guide can be a great way to discover interesting birds in their natural habitats. Birders significantly can learn about the different species of birds, their behaviors, and the best way to spot them.

Which Lodges will be used?

We will be using the most selected lodges for birding purposes

Cloud Forest  – Paradise Lodge

At this lodge, birders will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and check the Ebird List, including the most emblematic species such as; Cock of the Rock, Booted racket tail, and other hummingbirds.

Additionally, everyone can enjoy bird watching from the comfort of the lobby and balcony which offers an ample view. The lodge sits at 1,500 meters in elevation. The nearby area of Paradise lodge has one of the largest bird reports according to Ebird

Foothill Area – Guadalupe Lodge

Birding at Guadalupe Lodge offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat. The birds often seen, includes the rare and endemic species; Black-backed Tody-flycatcher, White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher, Buff-tailed sicklebill,  Rufous-headed Woodpecker, and the rare Blue Headed Macaws.

Birders can also find colorful songbirds like the Nightingale wren and B Y Macaws. Additionally, visitors can see shorebirds such as the F.T. Heron, and Sunbittern. With its diverse habitats and abundant birdlife, offers unique habitats to explore from; mature bamboo, and Mauriche Palm forest (P.T  Palmcreeper).

The Foothill Forest is the equivalent of Terra Firme in the lowland rainforest. The most common species are;  Red-billed Pied Tanager, Golden Collared Toucanet, Hairy Crested Antbird, and Harpy Eagles had been reported twice.

Check out our bird list (Ebird March 2023),  despite our reports that started in 2018, our reserve is home to over 393 so far.

Which Habitats will be covered?

For an overall productive experience, this tour focus on visiting and exploring the diverse types of forest that is home to these unique birds.

Manu Road along the Cloud Forest

Birding guides have intimate knowledge about where to spot the birds on the road. In effect, the Andean cloud forest bird specialist predominates with a large number of tanagers forming the basis of the large mixed-species flocks. Some other species are often seen at the road edge,  diligently perched forcing sudden stops.

The Palm forest at Guadalupe Lodge

The Mauritia palm forest at Guadalupe Lodge gives an incredible contrast. This complexity gives rise to the high diversity of birds attach to this type of habitat. Just looking up you encounter brightly colored; Blue-Headed Macaw (Pionus colony), and Blue and Yellow Macaws. Additionally; Point Tailed Palmcreeper and Sulphury Flycatchers.

Foothill Forest.

Furthermore, birding on the higher part of these hills is quite an interesting experience. Regular sightings are; Golden-collared toucanet, fascinated antshrike, R, B pied tanager, and ornate Antwren. Other species are; Rusty belted Tapaculo, Semi-collared puffbird, masked, yellow-backed, green and gold, paradise tanagers, pavonine cuckoo, and military macaws.

Bamboo Forest

Birders will not miss the bird calls. The observations it’s challenging due to the dense foliage that compose a typical bamboo forest.  The exquisite birds are;  Rufous Headed Woodpeckers, White Cheeked Tody-flycatcher. Following by  Peruvian Recurbill, Ornate Antwren, Manu Antbirds, and Dusky Cheecked Foliage Gleaner.

The Lagoon in Patria

Actually,  a great number of migrant and shores birds are reported in this location. Like; Whistling-Duck, Osprey, Grebe, Lapwing, and Brazilian Teal. The most common birds are; Hoatzin, Flycatchers, woodpeckers, herons, kingfishers, Amazonian Antpitta, Silvered Antbird, and little cuckoos. Nowadays, this area alone holds a record of around 194 species in EBird.

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