Hoatzin

Opisthocomus hoazin

The Hoatzin, also known as the stinkbird or Canje pheasant, is a unique species of bird found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. It is known for its distinctive appearance, with a blue face, maroon eyes, and spiky crest. Juveniles have claws on their wings, a feature that is rare in modern birds. Hoatzins are herbivorous, feeding on leaves and fruits, and their digestive system produces a foul odor, giving them the nickname 'stinkbird'. They are social birds, often found in noisy groups along riverbanks and swamps. The hoatzin's population is currently stable, but its habitat is threatened by deforestation and habitat loss.

Habitat: Amazon and Orinoco basins

Hoatzin
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Manu Road and Cusco Birding - 7 Days
Manu Road and Cusco Birding - 7 Days
Peru / Cusco 7 days | 0h

Experience the ultimate birdwatching adventure in southern Peru with this 7-day expedition that blends the best of the Andes, the cloud fore...

From 1500.00 USD Next: 2026-08-09
Manu Road Birding Tour - 3 Days
Manu Road Birding Tour - 3 Days
Peru / Cusco 3 days | 0h

Discover the best of the Manu Road in just 3 days. Our Manu Express Birding Tour combines cloud forest, rainforest, and top bird species of ...

From 700.00 USD Next: 2026-08-09
Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 3 days | 0h

A lodge-based Amazonas Birding stay at Amazon Bird Lodge, using early morning, forest, river and lodge-edge birding around Puerto Narino....

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PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private Amazonas Birding review route for birding around Amacayacu National Natural Park in the Colombian Amazon....

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Lago Tarapoto Birding and Wetland Route
Lago Tarapoto Birding and Wetland Route
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private wetland and lake birding route at Lago Tarapoto near Puerto Narino with Amazonas Birding....

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Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private Amazonas Birding route around Puerto Narino for Amazon rainforest, riverbank and community-edge birding with Otto Valerio....

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Manu Road Classic - 4 Days
Manu Road Classic - 4 Days
Peru / Cusco 4 days | 0h

Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of the Manu Road, renowned for hosting a spectacular array of Peruvian bird species from around ...

From 1990.00 USD