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Highlights of Birding in Panama
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Thousands
of species of flora and fauna flourish in Panama's lush rainforests
including 954 bird species. It is the natural
land bridge the country forms that links North and Central America with South America that makes this such a biologically rich area. These forests are a bird watcher's dream.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Panama City
Day 2-4 Soberanía National Park
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Accompanied by an experienced birding guide, explore the expansive Soberanía National
Park, looking for birds in the under-story
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Near Summit Ponds, watch for waterfowl such as the Rufescent Tiger-Heron
and Wattled Jacana
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Bird watch along famous Pipeline Road, expecting to
see families of parrots, hummingbirds, trogons, and motmots
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Other birds to look for: Lance-tailed Manakin, Spot-crowned Barbet, White-headed Wren, Streaked
Antwren, Great-tailed Grackle, a variety of
antbirds, toucans, honeycreepers, puffbirds, woodcreepers, tanagers, and
euphonias
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Visit a research center and enjoy close
encounters with a variety of wildlife including monkeys, agoutis,
sloths, and more
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Explore Gatun Lake by boat, watching for common birds like Crested
Guans and Great Tinamous
Day 5-6 Sierra Llorona
From a series of observation platforms, watch the forest canopy
for a glimpse of Bare-necked Umbrellabirds, Lattice-tailed Trogons, and other Caribbean Slope
species Explore the rainforest trails for Grey-headed Chachalacas, Shining
Honeycreepers, Indigo Buntings, and more
Day 7-8 Chiriqui Highlands
Bird watch in Friendship International Park, looking for quetzals
and Emerald Toucanets Search for Pale-billed Woodpeckers, Northern Jacanas,
antbirds, flycatchers, and tanagers
Day 9-10 Boquete
Search for mid and high elevation birds such as Red-headed Barbets,
Emerald Tanagers, and Finca Lerida in Boquete Peruse the banks of a nearby river for a variety of waterfowl On the slopes of Vocan Barú, scan the forest edge for
Great Currasows, Black-faced Solitaires, Collared Redstarts, and
Yellow-thighed Finches
Day 11 Panama City
Day 12 Farewell!
Extend your trip with a cruise through the Panama Canal - full or partial canal transits available!
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