Serra da Cantareira - Colorful Birds with Luciano Bernardes

A full-day birding experience in the Serra da Cantareira State Park - one of the largest urban Atlantic Forest reserves in the world, located just north of São Paulo city. The day begins at a feeding station that attracts a dazzling concentration of tanagers,

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  • 1 day
  • Group 1-6 people
  • Difficulty: easy
  • From: $200
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Private birding expedition across Mata Atlântica; pace depends on targets, weather and access.
  • City: São Paulo
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About this tour

A full-day birding experience in the Serra da Cantareira State Park - one of the largest urban Atlantic Forest reserves in the world, located just north of São Paulo city. The day begins at a feeding station that attracts a dazzling concentration of tanagers, euphonias and hummingbirds, offering exceptional close-range photography opportunities. The afternoon moves into the forest trails for understorey specialists and mixed flocks. The star target is the Blue-naped Chlorophonia - a stunning Atlantic Forest gem that is reliably seen at the Cantareira feeders.

Key birding areas: Parque Estadual da Cantareira, São Paulo.

Enquiries are routed through BirdWatch; final dates, availability and any route adjustments are confirmed after request.

Birds you can spot

Blue Dacnis
Blue Dacnis
Dacnis cayana
target
Blue-naped Chlorophonia
Blue-naped Chlorophonia
Chlorophonia cyanea
target
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
Euphonia pectoralis
target
Crested Becard
Crested Becard
Pachyramphus validus
target
Ferruginous Antbird
Ferruginous Antbird
Drymophila ferruginea
target
Maroon-bellied parakeet
Maroon-bellied parakeet
Pyrrhura frontalis
target
Masked Yellowthroat
Masked Yellowthroat
Geothlypis aequinoctialis
target
Ochre-collared Piculet
Ochre-collared Piculet
Picumnus temminckii
target
Plain Antvireo
Plain Antvireo
Dysithamnus mentalis
target
Plain Parakeet
Plain Parakeet
Brotogeris tirica
target
Planalto Woodcreeper
Planalto Woodcreeper
Dendrocolaptes platyrostris
target
Red-breasted Toucan
Red-breasted Toucan
Ramphastos dicolorus
target
Ringed Kingfisher
Ringed Kingfisher
Megaceryle torquata
target
Ruby-crowned Tanager
Ruby-crowned Tanager
Tachyphonus coronatus
target
Rufous Gnateater
Rufous Gnateater
Conopophaga lineata
target
Rufous-capped Spinetail
Rufous-capped Spinetail
Synallaxis ruficapilla
target
Rufous-headed Tanager
Rufous-headed Tanager
Hemithraupis ruficapilla
target
Scale-throated Hermit
Scale-throated Hermit
Phaethornis eurynome
target
Sepia-capped Flycatcher
Sepia-capped Flycatcher
Leptopogon amaurocephalus
target
Squamate Antbird
Squamate Antbird
Myrmoderus squamosus
target
Streaked Xenops
Streaked Xenops
Xenops rutilans
target
Surucua trogon
Surucua trogon
Trogon surrucura
target
Swallow-tailed Manakin
Swallow-tailed Manakin
Chiroxiphia caudata
target
Variable Antshrike
Variable Antshrike
Thamnophilus caerulescens
target
Violet-capped Woodnymph
Violet-capped Woodnymph
Thalurania glaucopis
target
White-barred Piculet
White-barred Piculet
Picumnus cirratus
target
White-browed Warbler
White-browed Warbler
Myiothlypis leucoblephara
target
White-necked Thrush
White-necked Thrush
Turdus albicollis
target
White-shouldered Fire-eye
White-shouldered Fire-eye
Pyriglena leucoptera
target
White-throated Spadebill
White-throated Spadebill
Platyrinchus mystaceus
target
Yellow-legged Thrush
Yellow-legged Thrush
Turdus flavipes
target
Yellow-olive Flycatcher
Yellow-olive Flycatcher
Tolmomyias sulphurescens
target

Guides

Luciano Bernardes
Bird guide and wildlife photographer
Portuguese; English and other languages to confirm
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Serra da Cantareira - Colorful Birds route
Serra da Cantareira - Colorful Birds

This expedition follows Luciano's published route for Serra da Cantareira - Colorful Birds. Birding time is focused on the listed hotspots and target species, with exact daily sequencing confirmed after enquiry.

Locations & map

  • Serra da Cantareira - Colorful Birds - São Paulo Brazil (Best months: April, May, June, July, August)
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Availability & pricing

Availability: Best months: April, May, June, July, August

Package Amount
3 participants, per person $200 / person
2 participants, per person $230 / person
1 participant $400 / person

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at airport or hotel
  • All transfers
  • Birdwatching guide
  • All meals
  • Field snacks and water
  • International and domestic flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Transport & stays

  • Ground transfers as listed in the expedition inclu Final pickup point, route and transfer details are confirmed after enquiry. | Meet: Agreed airport, hotel or route start point | Pickup: Confirm through BirdWatch enquiry.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms are confirmed with the final quotation.

Payment Terms

Price, deposit and payment schedule are confirmed for the agreed dates and group size.

Insurance & Safety

Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover is recommended.
Follow guide instructions; bring suitable clothing, rain protection, sun protection, water, binoculars and camera gear.
Is this a fixed-date departure?

No fixed date is published in the source data. Send preferred dates through BirdWatch and Luciano can confirm availability.

Are flights included?

Flights are not included unless explicitly added to a custom quotation.

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