Guatemala Highlands Endemic Birding Tour
A planned budget-conscious winter birding programme for Horned Guan, Pink-headed Warbler, Ocellated Quail and other Guatemalan highland specialities.
About this tour
Explore the Guatemalan Highlands with David Tonnessen on a planned winter birding programme built around the region’s exceptional endemic and range-restricted birds.
Headline targets include Horned Guan, Pink-headed Warbler, Ocellated Quail, Blue-throated Motmot and Guatemalan Flicker. The broader published target list also includes Highland Guan, Fulvous Owl, Rufous Sabrewing, Garnet-throated Hummingbird, Green-throated Mountain-Gem, Emerald-chinned Hummingbird, Belted Flycatcher, Rufous-browed Wren, Rufous-collared Robin, Blue-and-white Mockingbird, Azure-rumped Tanager, White-faced Ground-Sparrow and Bar-winged Oriole.
The guide describes this as a budget-conscious concept. Duration, route, dates, price, group size and inclusions are still to be confirmed through BirdWatch.info.
Birds you can spot
Penelopina nigra
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Abeillia abeillei
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Lamprolaima rhami
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Lampornis viridipallens
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Colaptes mexicanoides
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Oreophasis derbianus
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Cardellina versicolor
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Pampa rufa
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Turdus rufitorques
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Troglodytes rufociliatus
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Melozone biarcuata
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Aspatha gularis
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Cyrtonyx ocellatus
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Strix fulvescens
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Xenotriccus callizonus
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Melanotis hypoleucus
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Icterus maculialatus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
The exact route and number of days are still being developed. The programme will prioritize highland specialities and adapt to current conditions.
Locations & map
- Guatemala Highlands - Guatemalan Highlands Guatemala (Interconnected high-elevation mountain forests with many endemic and range-restricted birds.)
Included
- Bird guiding - Exact number of guided days to be confirmed.
- Final transport, lodging and meal package - Not yet specified in the published concept; confirm after inquiry.
Policies & FAQ
Are dates and availability current?
This listing is based on the guide’s published programme and is being reviewed. Send an inquiry through BirdWatch.info to confirm current dates, availability and final arrangements.