SCARLET-BANDED BARBET (Northern Birding extention)
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Trip Outline
Nestled between the Ucayali and Huallaga rivers in northern Peru, lies the breathtaking Cordillera Azul National Park. This expansive protected area covers an impressive expanse of land, equivalent in size to North Ireland, and is home to a stunning tropical montane forest.
One of the most fascinating aspects of this park is its isolation from human activity. Due to its unique geographical conditions, the Cordillera Azul National Park has remained largely untouched by human development, allowing for the preservation of its diverse and vibrant ecosystem.
If you’re looking for a truly unique and remote adventure, a visit to Cordillera Azul National Park should be at the top of your list. Not only is it one of the most isolated parks in Peru, but it’s also home to a number of rare and elusive species, including the Scarlet-banded Barbet. This colorful bird is a flagship species of the park and is highly sought after by birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
But that’s not all! Recently, the Cordillera-azul Antbird and Yungas Woodcreeper were found, adding another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating destination. With its untouched wilderness, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking natural beauty, Cordillera Azul National Park is truly a must-see destination for any adventurous traveler.
Itinerary
Tarapoto to Flor de Cafe
Plataforma (Flor de Cafe) is known for being one of the rare places where you can spot the Scarlet-banded Barbet and for the exciting discovery of a new species of the Myrmoderus genus, the Cordillera Azul Antbird and the still undescribed Yungas Woodcreeper. Although the road to get there used to be difficult, it has recently been improved and is now more accessible. We will start our first day of the birding extention in Tarapoto and spend the morning traveling on a bumpy road. In the afternoon, after lunch, we will search for mixed species flocks and do our first try of the Scarlet-Banded Barbet.
Night in Flor de Cafe
Flor de Cafe (Plataforma)
We have a whole day ahead of us in Plataforma to search for two of Peru's most emblematic and rare endemic species: the Scarlet-banded Barbet. During our exploration of this area, we will also be on the lookout for mixed flocks of tanagers and other special bird species such as Blue-browed & Green-throated Tanager. Additionally Painted, Blue-rumped, Yungas & Jet Manakins, Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater, Gray-tailed Piha, Chestnut-crowned Gnateater, are all very possible here. As the night falls, we may even be rewarded with a sighting of the Foothill Screech-owl and Band-bellied Owl. Night in Flor de Cafe.
Back to Tarapoto
After breakfast, we will do an excursion in the surroundings and try to spot the recently discovered Cordillera-Azul Antbird, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, Chestnut-tipped Toucanet, Foothill Schifornis, etc. After lunch we will start our our journey back to Tarapoto. Along the way, we will make stops for birding chances . We will arrive in Tarapoto in the late afternoon, and our services will end there.
