Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock

6 days / 6 Nights

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Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock: The Vibrant Treasure of the Guiana Shield

The tour begins from: San Jose del Guaviare.

Location: Serranía la Lindoza (Guaviare).

The Guiana Shield, one of the world's oldest geological formations, spans parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. This ancient and biodiverse region hosts vast tropical rainforests, towering tepuis, and pristine rivers, forming a crucial part of the Amazon Basin. The shield is a hotspot for unique flora and fauna, harboring rare species adapted to its rugged landscapes and tropical climate.


Among its most captivating inhabitants is the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola rupicola). Known for its brilliant orange plumage and distinctive half-moon-shaped crest, the male is an iconic bird of the region. These striking birds thrive in humid, rocky forest environments, often near cliffs and caves where they nest and perform elaborate displays.


The nesting process begins with females building cup-shaped nests on vertical rock faces using mud and plant material. After laying one to two eggs, the female solely incubates and raises the chicks without help from the male.


Males congregate in communal leks, where they display vigorously to attract females. These displays involve elaborate movements, including bowing, head bobbing, and producing a series of loud, grating calls. The lekking behavior of the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock creates a mesmerizing spectacle in the heart of the ancient Guiana Shield ecosystem.

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Additional information

  • Ground transportation on the stipulated routes.
  • A birdwatching guide or Photographer guide.
  • Local guides where necessary.
  • Meals are defined for each day: b- Breakfast, l- Lunch, and d- Dinner.
  • Entrance fees to the reserves.
  • Two days, one night of bird photography tour.
  • Double accommodation. 
  • Pick up and drop hotel in Bogotá.
  • Accompany to take every picture as needed

  • International flights.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Nights before or nights after the tour.
  • Meals not stipulated.
  • Wire Transfer extra costs are 0,5% per transaction.
  • Laundry.
  • Alcohol Beverages.
  • Insurance.
  • Other expenses are not specified.
  • Tips.

  • Bring Binoculars
  • Photography equipment
  • External memory for downloading pictures at night.
  • Computer to process at night.
  • Be prepared for rain and sun: waterproof rain jacket and quick-drying clothing.
  • Bring a camera protector.
  • Bring silica gel to store the equipment at night and avoid humidity.
  • Sunscreen, hat, or cap.
  • Waterproof trekking boots or rubber boots.
  • VERY IMPORTANT: insect repellent

LOGISTICS COULD CHANGE FOR MANY REASONS AS FOLLOWS:

a. Bird activity.


b. For the decision of the travellers.


c. Security issued. Healthy issue. Road Issue.


e. Other no specify.


The travellers have to accept any of these changes. If the shift carries extra costs, they assume them. The price is budgeted before the change.


Retorno does not provide equipment rental or loan service; each person must bring their cameras, lenses, batteries, memories and computer to carry out the activity in the best conditions. Retorno is not responsible for the loss, deterioration, or theft of photographic equipment or accessories.


RETORNO does not guarantee any species of birds or photography of them; nature is unpredictable.


RETORNO works hard to have the best logistics and protocols for safety during your visit to COLOMBIA BIRD PARADISE.