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A Few Target Birds at the Tambopata Research Center

There are literally hundreds of bird species waiting to be seen in Tambopata, Peru. Of those, many are common and easy to see, others hide in the forest, and a fair number are rare and little-known birds of Amazonian rainforest habitats. For the serious birder, there is also a suite of bird species easier to see in Tambopata than in other places.
Such birds are often referred to as «target» species, and the following are best looked for at the Tambopata Research Center (TRC)

Birds at Tambopata Research Center

The native bamboo forests of south-eastern Peru host several species found nowhere else. One of the best spots to look for them is in the extensive bamboo habitats at TRC. Walk trails through this habitat to look for such much-desired species as Manu Antbird, Goeldi’s Antbird, White-lined Antbird, Pavonine Cuckoo, White-cheeked Tody-Tyrant, Rufous-capped Nunlet, Black-capped Tinamou, and others!

Pavonine Quetzal and other deep forest species

The trails at TRC access magnificent old-growth rainforest and thus provide a rare chance to walk through fantastic forests that harbor Pavonine Quetzal, Pale-winged Trumpeter, Striated Antthrush, and many other species hard to find elsewhere.

 

Pale-winged Trumpeter by Paul Bertner

Pale-winged Trumpeter by Paul Bertner

 

White-throated Jacamar

There are very few places where one can see this localized endemic. The river bluffs at TRC are one of the best places to see it anywhere on the planet. The image below was taken there.

 

White throated Jacamar

Scarlet-hooded Barbet

Another little-known species that might be easier to see at TRC than anywhere else. Watch for this rare beauty on the island across the river from TRC.

Razor-billed curassow

Although this exotic turkey-like bird can also show up at our other lodges, it’s much easier to see in wilderness sites like TRC.

Razor billed curacao by Paul Bertner

Paujil – Razor Billed curassow by Paul Bertner

These are just a few of the bird species that are easier to find at TRC than in other places. Visit this unique lodge and research station to see how many rare and exotic jungle birds you can find!

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The lodge is located in the middle of the forest accessible only by boat. The experience was very unique and exciting. Service is great, and the fun part are the nature activities and tours the hotel offers for free. We had an amazing tour guide that had a lot of knowledge and was fun to spend time with. The rooms are totally open to the forest which is really cool the struggle is the there is no privacy at all in between the rooms, also food was pretty basic. All together a very unique experience. Read all

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Excellent experience overall— really kind and welcoming staff at every point of the journey. All transfers were well organized and smooth. Excellent and educational excursions all around the rainforest. Delicious food for every meal. We had wonderful guides- Freet and Alvaro. Enjoyed our time here! Read all

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We had a surreal experience at Refugio Amazonas. From the well organized transportation to the warm welcome, hospitality and the experience of living in nature - we loved it all. Huge shout out to our guide Boris who went out of his way to ensure we had a good experience and got to watch all kinds of wild life. The meals and cocktails were delicious. And even though this place is smack in the middle of the jungle there was super fast WiFi available. We made unforgettable memories. Read all

We had an amazing time in TRC. From the guide, tours, lounge staff, food and room, everything has exceeded our expectation and like an amazing dream came true. We highly recommend to directly book with the lounge website, so that you got a private guide for your group. Special thanks to our guide Saul, who made this experience extra special! We were so impressed by his knowledge about all the animals and the rainforest. Read all

We had an amazing time in TRC. From the guide, tours, lounge staff, food and room, everything has exceeded our expectation and like an amazing dream came true. This is the only lounge available in Tambopata national park, and this eco lounge takes environment seriously. We highly recommend to directly book with the lounge website, so that you got a private guide for your group. Special thanks to our guide Saul, who made this experience extra special! We were so impressed by his knowledge about all the animals and the rainforest. If you are a natural lover, you can’t miss this place Read all

Excellent and luxurious place, wonderful experience and our guide Boris was first class, he had a unique patience with my 8 year old son. An experience in the tropical rainforest that marks the life of its visitors. In addition to the scientific research that takes place in the place: a whole research center. Rooms: Very comfortable and luxuriou Read all

El mejor hotel para visitar la Amazonia peruana. Hotel eco turístico metido en medio de la selva, equipado para visitar y vivir la selva, su flora y fauna, en todas sus facetas. Todo incluido, con guías preparados y amables, resultó una experiencia increíble para mi familia. Dentro de las opciones no se debe perder el Canopy de 45 metros de altura para observar y escuchar la selva, así como el lago de las tres Chimbadas, lugar único para ver caimanes, nutrias gigantes, monos y aves exóticas. Recomiendo mínimo dos noches!!! Read all

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