Nov 21, 2017 | Holbrook Travel

Birds of Ecuador

Thanks to its many varied elevations, Ecuador is home to more than 1,660 species of birds including 44 endemic species. Professional photographer Tom Ulrich has been leading tours around the world and considers Ecuador one of his favorite destinations for bird photography.

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta

Golden Tanager

Inca Jay

Masked Trogon

Sword-billed Hummingbird

Violet-tailed Sylph

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