Ecuador Birds Tours
Birding Tour Ecuador: Andean Cock of the Rock, Toucans and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise
✅ Possible 30 - 60 Bird Species including the Andean Cock of the Rock and 12 species of Hummingbirds
✅ Tailor-made Experience – Birding or Photography at your own pace.
✅ Visit Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and Antpittas Hides
✅ Delicious Ecuadorian Lunch with Alambi Hummingbirds
✅ Conservation-Oriented – Supporting our Reforestation Projects
✅ Check our Testimonials – 5 Star Customer Satisfaction
✅ Ecuador Birds Tours Souvenir Cap
Andean Cock of the Rock Birding Map
- Pick up 4:00 am from your hotel in Quito
- Visit Fundacion Paz de las Aves; Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, Antpittas Hides and Toucans
- Lunch at Alambi Hummingbirds Paradise
- Return to Quito
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR ANDEAN COCK OF THE ROCK TOUR
- Observe the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and 5 possible types of Antpittas!
- Possible Plate-billed Mountain Toucan
- Lunch at Alambi Hummingbird Paradise in Tandayapa Valley
- At least 12 species of hummingbirds and 30 species of Exotic Birds
- Toucans and Toucanets Feeder
ITINERARY
Early pick up around 4:00 am from your hotel in Quito. Drive towards the West Slope Cloud Forest near Tandayapa Valley. Arrival around 5:45 am to Paz de las Aves Reserve, to start observation of the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, a display of singing sounds by the male birds to attract the females, often happens only from 6am to 730am.
Morning birding in the reserve main trails to observe possible 5 different types of Antpittas, Quails, Tanagers, Saltators, Toucans and Quetzals.



Target Species: Andean Cock of the Rock, Black-winged Saltator, Masked Trogon, Ornate Flycatcher, Red-headed Barbet, Toucan Barbet, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Golden-headed Quetzal, Rufous Antpitta, Giant Antpitta, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Scaled Antpitta, Dark-backed Wood-Quail, Flame-faced Tanager, Golden-napped Tanager, Bronze-winged Parrot, Red-billed Parrot and others.
After the reserve continue birding for possible Plate-billed Mountain Toucan. Then return to Quito with stop at Alambi Hummingbirds Paradise. At this feeder we can observe 12 species of Hummingbirds in less than 5 minutes, 2 types of Quetzals at close range, and Dippers near the shore's river. After lunch return to Quito and drop off at your hotel.






Target Birds: Violet-tailed Sylph, Brown Violetear, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Brown Inca, Empress Brilliant, Booted-racket Tailed, Velvet-Purple Coronet, Purple-bibbed WhiteTipp, Andean Emerald, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Purple-throated Woodstar, Palm Tanager, Flamed-rumped Tanager, Buff-throated Saltator, Ecuadorian Thrush, Thick-billed Euphonia, Orange-breasted Euphonia, White-lined Tanager, Golden-napped Tanager, Crested-headed Quetzal, White-capped Dipper, Torrent Duck, White-whiskered Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Woodnymph, Andean Emerald and others.
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Tour Inclusions
Below outlines whats Included and Not Included in our Day Tours:
Included
✔ Pick up from Quito Hotel
✔ Drop off at Quito Hotel or Quito Airport
✔ Private English Speaking Birding Guide with Transportation
✔ Entrance Fees to Andean Cock of the Rock, Antpittas, and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise
✔ Breakfast and Lunch Menu with soft drink
✔ Souvenir Birding Cap
✔ Ebird Online Birding List
✔ Personalized Services
Not Included
✘ Personal Expenses
✘ Alcoholic & Soft Drinks
✘ Other Entrance Fees, when in season Ocellated Tapaculo Hide $20.00pp
✘ Tips
Activities
- Birding and Photography Antpittas Hides
- Andean Cock of the Rock Lek
- Hummingbird Feeders
- Short walk in our Birding Trails
Trip Reports
2025 - Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 49 Birds!
2024 - Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 75 Birds!
2024 - Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 43 Birds!
2024 - Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 51 Birds!
2024 - Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Andean Cock of the Rock Tour Report - 63 Birds!
Testimonials
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: BRILLIANT BIRDING!
"We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food." Ken from Australia
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: An extraordinary memorable experience
"I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador" Diane from Australia
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Andean Cock of the Rock Tour!
"Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious." Stuart Masson from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!
"Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus - he's a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!" Bobby and family from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Amazing Hummingbird Tour
"Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of "Hummingbirding" and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I'm already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Antisana Condor Tower Highly Recommended!
"Excellent couple of day tours booked prior to a trip to the Galapagos. Can not say enough good things about Ecuador Birds Tours. Communication pre, during and post trip with Diego was fantastic. Miguel was an excellent guide and kept an ebird list for the group, allowing us to focus more on the birds and behavior. I cannot wait to return to Ecuador and book a longer tour" Nick Hammil group from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Beautiful Ecuador with Ecuador Bird Tours, wonderful!!!
"We experienced an amazing Birdwatching Tour seeing over 250 species including all of the iconic species including Condor, 'Andean Cock of the Rock', Torrent Duck, Trogons, Antpitas and so much more, thanks to our excellent guides Jorge and Daniel. We even saw Spectacled Bear and Mountain Tapir!!!" Steve Akers from UK
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Ecuador amazing experience!
"Our trip for 8 days was arranged by Diego Cruz, the owner of Ecuador Birds Tours. We spent 3 days in the Amazon forest , a day in Quito visiting historic sites, a day in the cloud forest and a day up in the Andean highlands on the slopes of the Antisana Volcano. Highlights included seeing an anaconda, black caimans, giant river otters, sloths feeding, parrots at clay licks, several monkey species, Andean cock-of-the-rock, antpittas, Andean Condors, Andean fox and many amazing birds". Sukumar from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Amazing from start to finish!
"Ecuador Birds Tours helped organize, plan, and implement a perfect short birding trip for me. They helped pick out the best locations to find my targets and Miguel was an amazing guide. Everything was coordinated smoothly from start to finish including transport between the lodge and the airport. The food was amazing and the birds were incredible! I hope to visit again!" Ben Zerante from USA
2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Best Birding with Ecuador Birds Tours
"For birding in Ecuador, these are the guys to go to. Why? 1. Years of experience with a focus solely on Ecuador. 2. Outstanding guides who can lead you to the rare birds. 3. Beautiful host hotel in close proximity to the airport and with outstanding birding 4. Most reasonable pricing I’ve found in Ecuador. Thanks Diego from Ecuador Birds Tours for arranging this amazing birding photography tour". Randall Finley from USA