YANACOCHA BIRDWATCHING TOUR
Yanacocha reserve is located on the slopes of Volcan Pichincha, just an hour outside of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. The reserve protects a large area (960 hectares) of elfin Polylepis woodland Polylepis forest which is home to the Black-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis), adopted as the Emblem of Quito. It is believed that the reserve contains the entire world range of this very rare hummingbird.
- Early departure, as the sun draws itself up, over the northwestern slope of Volcán Pichincha. Start birding in the enchanted, Protected Forest of Yanacocha for a surprising array of bird species such as the, Sword-billed hummingbird, Andean Guan, Sickle-winged Guan, Scarletbellied Mountain-Tanager. Hummingbirds are a major highlight here. Box lunch is included.
- Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Box lunch or lunch
- Binoculars
- Beverages
- Tips