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    Birding Day Tour from Quito: Andean Cock of the Rock and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

    Experience one of Ecuador’s most iconic birding highlights on this full day tour to the Andean Cock of the Rock lek and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise. Witness the spectacular displays of the Cock-of-the-Rock in its natural habitat, followed by incredible close-up encounters with a wide variety of hummingbirds at Alambi’s feeders. Opportunity to observe Toucanets, Toucans, Barbets, Woodpeckers and Hawks!

    All our birding day tours from Quito include private transportation with birding guide, entrance fees to reserves, selected delicious meals, ebird birding report and our Ecuador Birds Tours souvenir cap.

    By booking this tour, you also support our conservation efforts at the Antisana Condor Observatory, helping us protect the Andean ecosystems.

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    Contact Information

    Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador
    sales@ecuadorbirdstours.com
    +593 99 373 2879

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    Activities

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    Pick up 4:00am from your hotel in Quito

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    Visit Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and Antpitta Photo Hides

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    Visit Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

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    Drop-off at your Hotel

    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. Then continue for traditional breakfast on-site and possible to observe Plate-billed Mountain Toucan.

    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.

    Continue to Alambi Hummingbirds Paradise, a natural sanctuary with hummingbird feeders, river trails and coffee plantation. At this site 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 late afternoon.

    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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    Our Birding Reserves

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    Refugio Paz de las Aves

    Famous for Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, 5 types of Antpittas, Toucan Barbets

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    Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

    Famous for Hummingbird Feeders, Torrent Duck Trail, Quetzals and Cock of the Rock Nests

    Testimonials

    12 day birding and photography tour

    2026
    USA

    We enjoyed 12 days with Ecuador Bird Tours and found the trip we did excellent. Our guides were very knowledgeable and capable with great eyes and ears ! They quickly identified what we were seeing and pointed out the unusual birds from the regular species. They went out of their way to find some species and helped us get great photos. Our driver was very respectful and careful on the roads, we felt very safe. The lodges we stayed in were lovely with good rooms and we ate very well. There is a very new and special condor observation site in Antisana that we enjoyed”. Richard and Pat Morris, Canada

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    Rewarding and high quality birding tailored to your particular wants and needs

    2026
    USA

    We were relieved to discover that Ecuador Birds Tours was able to accommodate our desire for a private 10-day trip to the Andes. After we submitted our list of target species, Diego Cruz made adjustments to their normal tour. We were very impressed to learn about the significant role that Ecuador Birds Tours played in the creation of the Condor Observatory. We highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours if you are looking for a quality and rewarding birding experience tailored to your particular wants and needs.” Vicki, USA

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    Amazing amount of birds in 3 different habitats

    2026
    USA

    Diego delivered on giving us a great experience in 3 different habitats and the target birds we came to see. The accommodations were really nice, the food was great including some authentic dishes in certain locations and the guides were experts. From the Andes, to the Cloud Forest with Miguel and finish in Napo Wildlife Center our experience in the Amazon. The birds were incredible. Toucans to nun birds to cuckoos and a great view of the Harpy Eagle. We will use Diego again when we return to see other parts of this really beautiful country”. Corinna, USA

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    Two week birding tour February 2026

    2026
    United Kingdom

    ” I organised a return birding trip to Ecuador for friends – 8 of us in total. I’ve been leading and organizing my own tours for just short of 50 years, traveled to well over 100 countries and have a life list of 7,250+. Ecuador Bird tours did a great job in meeting my requests. I got 80+ lifers, we saw c.500 species including 70+ Hummingbird species and iconic birds such as Condors, Hoatzin and Cock-of-the-Rock – everyone was happy! Every place we visited had a subtly different avifauna and a lodge or two that had the most magnificent array of feeders for Hummers, Tanagers, Antpittas and more. I’d recommend Ecuador Bird Tours to anyone wanting a good birding trip in Ecuador – whether for keen listers or total beginners – I’m sure they’ll organize something that fits and works well”. Peter Roberts, United Kingdom

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    Superb Custom Birding Tour East from Quito

    2026
    USA

    Ecuador Birds Tours provided an outstanding custom tour east from Quito over the high Andes and down to mid-elevation montane forest. Guide Marcelo Andy used his experienced ears and eyes to locate over 225 species in just 5 days. He was always friendly and accommodating while driving safely through the mountains. Communication during the entire process was always prompt, clear, and efficient. Diego Cruz and his company receive the highest recommendation from this very satisfied bird and photographer.” Andrew Fix

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    Tour Inclusions

    Below you will find whats Included and Not Included in our Day Tours:

    Pick up and Drop off to your Quito Hotel

    Private English Speaking Birding Guide with Transportation

    Entrance Fees to Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and Alambi Hummingbird Paradise

    Lunch Menu with soft drink

    Souvenir Birding Cap

    Ebird Online Birding List

    Personalized Services

    Personal Expenses

    Alcoholic and Soft Drinks

    Tips

    Birding and Photography Antpittas Hides

    Birding Trails

    Hummingbird Feeders

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