It’s peaceful here but really loud: birds calling all around, a russet-crowned warbler here, a slaty antwren there, and the creeks running full after a night of rain. This glorious morning, we are in a cloud forest with thick vegetation. It is magical in many ways, including the name of the company that my guide […]
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Birding in Ecuador Biodiversity is concentrated in Ecuador, one of the birdiest countries in the world. Although slightly smaller than Nevada, 1,638 bird species can be found in Ecuador, including 36 endemics; and many more regional endemics. The Galapagos Islands, famous for unique wildlife, are 600 miles west of the mainland in the Pacific Ocean,
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In November 1997, an incredible finding ignited a conservation movement. Twenty years later, its founders retell their stories and motivations. The coronation of 20 years of research to complete the book The Birds of Ecuador (published in 2001) was a short trip to record bird songs. John Moore, his wife Ruth Moore, Lelis Navarrete, and
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About 1,000 bird species reside or have been documented in North America, but there are roughly 10,000 bird species in the world! Many bird watchers are eager to tally more species on their life lists, or otherwise seek to enjoy a birdy adventure in a foreign land. We hope the information on the pages below
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