Southeastern Brazil Part I: Iguacu Falls Pre-Trip: Sep 26—30, 2012

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Price: $2,545
Combined tour discount of $150 in double occupancy or $225 in single occupancy with Southeastern Brazil Part I
Departs: Iguacu Falls
Tour Limit: 14
Operations Manager: Erik Lindqvist
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Kevin-zimmer

Kevin Zimmer

Kevin Zimmer has authored three books and numerous papers dealing with field identification ...


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You can register for this tour by phone (800-328-VENT or 512-328-5221) or by downloading a printable file of our full tour registration form. Signed and completed forms can be faxed to 512-328-2919 or mailed to our office.

Optional pre-trip to Iguaçu for two+ days of birding amidst the splendor of the world's largest waterfalls. Many Atlantic Forest specialties, including a few unlikely to be seen on Southeastern Brazil Parts I & II.

Iguacu Falls

Iguacu Falls— Photo: Kevin Zimmer

The thunderous cataracts of Iguaçu, the world's largest waterfalls, will be the backdrop for some great birding. We will explore lush forests in search of some of Brazil's most spectacular birds, including Black-fronted Piping Guan; Pavonine Cuckoo; Robust and Blond-crested woodpeckers; Red-ruffed Fruitcrow; Spot-billed Toucanet; Toco and Red-breasted toucans; Surucua Trogon; Rufous-capped Motmot; and Plush-crested Jay. We will also search for some of the rarer endemic passerines, such as Russet-winged Spadebill, Sao Paulo Tyrannulet, and Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher.

Single-site pre-trip, with excellent hotel situated directly opposite spectacular Iguaçu Falls; multiple overlooks of the falls within very short walk from hotel; excellent food; forest birding along level jeep track through beautiful bamboo-rich forest; one round-trip internal flight; no long drives; easy terrain; full mornings in the field, with optional afternoon birding, sightseeing, or leisure.