Tag: Birdwatching

A vibrant Rufous-throated Tanager perched on a branch, indicative of the biodiverse Mashpi Lodge region.
Birds on a branch, one in flight, in the biodiverse Mashpi forest, Ecuador.
Birds
Samantha Lalangui

A Sanctuary for Extraordinary Birds

Welcome to the fascinating world of birds. At the Mashpi Reserve, you will immerse yourself in a true paradise of avian diversity. Here, you will find unique and colorful species that you cannot admire in any other corner of the planet. Ecuador, home to around 1,772 bird species, ranks as the fourth country with the highest bird diversity in the world. In the depths of this cloud forest, 650 different species await you, 36 of them endemic and exclusive to this region. Open your eyes wide and let your gaze delight in these beautiful birds perched on their branches or soaring across the skies above you. Prepare for an unforgettable experience in this natural sanctuary of feathers and songs.

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Emerald hummingbird feeding on scarlet flowers, with a vivid blue companion, at Mashpi Lodge's cloud forest.
Birds
Christopher Klassen

Hummingbirds in Mashpi

Discover the hidden magic of hummingbirds with this journey into Ecuador’s lush forests. Explore all that these tireless fairies have to offer.

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