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Birdwatching Trips<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> - <strong>Amazon</strong> - Highland<br />
Tumbesian<br />
Region<br />
Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights<br />
Approximate number of species seen during the trip:<br />
450 to 500.<br />
Program Overview<br />
The Tumbesian lowlands are considered as an<br />
Endemic Bird Area by BirdLife International due to<br />
its concentration of restricted-range birds and great<br />
vegetation diversity. At least 18 distinct vegetation<br />
types have been identified in this region, primarily<br />
grouped into deciduous and semi-evergreen<br />
lowland forest and arid scrub formations as well as<br />
a variety of habitats along foothill and Montane<br />
forests. These areas support a very high proportion<br />
of unique forms and comprise one of the most<br />
threatened habitats in South America. Some of<br />
these unique forms are the Ecuadorian Tapaculo<br />
and El Oro Parakeet. Ecuador has more than<br />
50 Tumbesian endemics.<br />
Educational Features<br />
• Lecture in Quito for an Introduction to<br />
the birds of Ecuador given by recognized<br />
members of the Ecuadorian Association of<br />
Ornithology.<br />
• Site Lectures at Buenaventura and Jorupe<br />
reserve about Critically-endangered species<br />
and its conservation efforts.<br />
Altitude Range<br />
Tumbesian lowlands starting from 50 m / 164 ft to 2600 m /<br />
8500 ft above sea level. Southwestern Montane habitats<br />
ranging from tree line at 3600 m / 11811 ft in the eastern<br />
foothills at 900m / 2950 ft above sea level.<br />
Trail Conditions<br />
Moderate to Difficult.<br />
Travelled area (Habitats)<br />
Tropical Deciduous Forest, Mangrove Forest, Southwestern<br />
Lower Montane and Foothill Forest, Southwestern Middle<br />
Montane Forest, Andean Montane Scrub, Elfin Forest,<br />
Upper Montane Forest, Temperate Forest, Páramo<br />
Grassland.<br />
Seasonality<br />
The rainy season extends from late December<br />
to early May however birding is good year<br />
round. During the rainy season some places<br />
can be restricted due to accessibility.<br />
Operational details<br />
Program starts in Guayaquil and ends in Quito -<br />
Minimum 2, Maximum 10.<br />
The program includes<br />
Private transportation, expert birder local guide,<br />
accommodation & meals according to itinerary detail<br />
(menu meals), visit and entrance fee to mentioned<br />
places.<br />
The program does not include<br />
International airfare, personal expenses, insurance and<br />
gratuities.<br />
Check the full Itinerary in our website:<br />
www.latinrootstravel.com<br />
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