The Amazon basin is a fabulous birding destination, home to over 1,300 species--far more than any other biome on Earth--including a tremendous diversity of toucans, parrots, trogons, puffbirds, antbirds, woodcreepers, manakins, cotingas, and tyrant-flycatchers, along with iconic species from the odd Hoatzin and Zigzag Heron to the majestic Harpy Eagle. Continue reading our overview of all Amazon tours...
Amazon Birding Departures
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One-site tour to one of the most comfortable lodges in western Amazonia with some of the birdiest canopy platforms anywhere.
Departures- Jan 7-16, 2026 with Willy Perez & local guide
- Jul 2-11, 2026 with Willy Perez & local guide
- Jan 7-16, 2027 with TBA
- Jul 1-10, 2027 with TBA
A new itinerary focused on Bolivia’s rich lowlands with chance for Blue-throated Macaw, Masked Antpitta, Chaco Eagle, and numerous Amazonian and Andean foothill birds while based at the new and cozy Barba Azul and Sadiri Lodges
Departures- Oct 3-16, 2027 with TBA
An itinerary in our series of fantastic wilderness tours to Brazil aboard a delightful river vessel. We'll explore little-known sites for a rich diversity of Amazonian birds, with some exciting discoveries no doubt in store.
Departures- Jul 29 - Aug 13, 2026 with Micah Riegner & Bret Whitney
A birding adventure on the remote Rio Roosevelt in the spirit of Teddy himself, as we search for bushbirds, ant swarms, up to 10 species described to science only in 2013, and, of course, the unknown.
Departures- Jun 13-28, 2026 with Bret Whitney
- Jun 12-27, 2027 with TBA
This short but action-packed Brazil birding tour features the Pantanal at its best, a nice taste of southern Amazonian birds, and excellent chances of seeing a Jaguar.
Departures- Jul 4-15, 2026 with Marcelo Barreiros
- Jul 3-14, 2027 with TBA
Our in-depth transect birding tour of the higher-elevation half of the Manu Biosphere Reserve.
Departures- Jul 30 - Aug 10, 2026 with Jesse Fagan & local guide
- Jul 21 - Aug 1, 2027 with TBA
Three-site tour to the most species-rich rainforest on Earth. Largest known macaw lick, canopy walkway and towers, eagles, and monkeys.
Departures- Jul 20-30, 2026 with Dan Lane
Pristine rainforest on the beautiful Rio Cristalino combined with the wilds of the Pantanal in search of Hyacinth Macaw, Harpy Eagle, Jabiru, Jaguar, and a large piece of the meaning of life.
Departures- Jun 10-25, 2026 with Marcelo Barreiros
- Jun 9-24, 2027 with TBA
Bird the rainforests and rivers of the mighty Amazon and Negro in an unforgettable mix of forest hikes and live-aboard luxury.
Departures- Sep 5-20, 2026 with Bret Whitney & Marcelo Barreiros
- Sep 4-19, 2027 with TBA
Amazon Overview & Highlights
The Amazon's dynamic river systems have fueled speciation, creating a patchwork of unique habitats where even small rivers have separated populations and fostered the evolution of new species. Whether we're scanning the canopy for macaws or following mixed-species flocks in the forest understory, our birding in the Amazon promises unforgettable encounters and a true immersion in the planet's richest avian ecosystem.
On Field Guides tours we explore the Amazon primarily on journeys originating in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, with each itinerary focusing on a different regional avifauna and specialty bird list.
Several of our Brazil itineraries are based on wonderful river boats that enable us to bird remote areas otherwise inaccessible and afford the flexibility to explore pristine wilderness settings, all in great comfort.
Most of the lodges we visit feature canopy tree platforms or walkways that allow us close looks at birds that are difficult to see well from the forest floor.
All of these destinations offer exciting birding and wildlife experiences, with sightings of primates and other large mammals a regular feature.
Photo credit: Our thanks to guide Marcelo Padua for the photo of Chestnut-fronted Macaws in flight at the top of this page.
We offer many other SOUTH AMERICA birding tours, too!