Peru Manu Cloud Forest
Tropical Forest
Birds
Advanced
Peru — Manu Road
May to October
Overview
Descend from Andes to Amazon through multiple elevational zones with spectacular biodiversity.
Equipment
- Binoculars 10x42
- Warm and cold weather gear
- Scope
- Altitude medicine
Safety Notes
- Altitude ranges from 4,000m to 500m — acclimatize properly
- Road conditions can be poor after rain
Identification Tips
1
Each 500m elevation change brings different species
2
Cock-of-the-rock leks are active at dawn
3
Scan mixed flocks systematically from front to back
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Andean Cock-of-the-rock | common | Lek sites at dawn |
| Marvellous Spatuletail | rare | Hummingbird feeders in Abra Patricia |
| Andean Condor | uncommon | Soaring above treeline |
| Military Macaw | uncommon | Clay licks mid-morning |