Small, secretive, and full of surprises! The Barred Buttonquail is not a true quail and flips bird behavior on its head — the female is the bolder one, brightly marked and doing the courting! Known for their low booming calls and quick-footed dashes through undergrowth.
Category: Upcoming birding tours
Peru, Ecuador, Colombia – Top birding tours 2026
Peru | Next group departure: 12 August 2026
Top birds: Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peruvian Booby, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Hoatzin, Rufous-crested Coquette, Cuzco Brushfinch, Inca Tern, Andean Tinamou, Humbolt Penguin, Andean Parakeet.
Ecuador | Next group departure: 28 July 2026
Top birds: Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Andean Condor, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Club-winged Manakin, Dusky Pigeon, Golden-headed Quetzal, Giant Hummingbird, Empress Brilliant, Glistening-green Tanager.
Colombia | Next group departure: 9 March 2026
Top birds: Rufous-fronted Parakeet, Colombian Chachalaca, Brown-banded-, Bicolored-, Chestnut-crowned-, Chestnut-naped and Slate-crowned Antpitta, Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Cauca and Baudo Guan, Munchique Wood Wren, Buffy Helmetcrest, Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer, Tatama Tapuculo, Parker’s Antbird, Apical Flycatcher, Golden-chested-, Gold-ringed-, Blue-whiskered-, Scarlet-browed-, Grey-and-gold-, Dusky-faced-, Multi-coloured-, Golden-crowned- and Crested Ant Tanager,Chestnut Wood Quail, Red-ruffed Fruitcrow, Five-coloured and Toucan Barbet.
Amazing Tanagers of Colombia
After our last tour to Colombia we can confirm, it is most definitely one of the best birding destinations in the world!
Next departure 9 March 2026
Cambodia – a true birders’ paradise!
Departure date: 15 April 2026
Photo of the week – Twins
Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) – taken on tour in Madagascar.
Best birding in Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
Our Namibia, Botswana & Zambia birding tours is one of our most popular birding tours and for a very good reason. You get to travel to three of Africa’s top countries, exploring the most amazing birding opportunities. Let’s share a few highlights of our latest tours to give you and idea of what to expect.
Unforgettable Uganda!
Every year, we guide several small group tours to Uganda to explore and witness the incredible birding and wildlife in Uganda. It’s not possible to capture the experience in a post but at least we can share some photographs and video clips of our best moments from the 2024 tours.
Exciting Angola!
Something exciting is on the horizon! We’re finalizing the details for our Angola trip! Get ready for exceptional birding, breathtaking wildlife, stunning landscapes, and a glimpse into the vibrant culture of this incredible African gem.
