Manaus, Brazil

Amazon Bird-Watching

Discover the Incredible Diversity of Amazonian Avifauna Witness the vast assortment of Amazonian avifauna during this half-day bird-watching experience. Join your guide and travel across Lake Janauari, scouting its shoreline for bird species. Listen for different bird calls in the jungle, using your binoculars to aid the identification process. Brazil has one of the world's richest diversity of birds, hosting about 60 percent of the species recorded for all of South America. Under expert guidance, learn about the individual habits and markings of various rain forest bird species, including brilliantly colored scarlet macaws, iconic toucans and powerful harpy eagles. The legendary Uirapuru bird sings here once a year as it builds its nest. With more than 1,700 species, of which over 220 are endemic, Brazil is a bird-watcher’s paradise. Share your photographs and discoveries with your fellow guests upon returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.