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Gould's Jewelfront, Peru
Gould's Jewelfront can be tricky to see in the Amazonian lowlands but is now easily viewed at the feeders of Amazonia Lodge. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Wire-crested Thorntail, Peru
Male Wire-crested Thorntails are regular in the gardens of Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Rufous-crested Coquette, Peru
Both sexes of the Rufous-crested Coquette (a female pictured here) are among the many species of hummingbird regularly visiting the porterweed at Amazonia Lodge. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Red-and-green Macaw, Peru
The spectacle of the Blanquillo clay lick was excellent again this year with over 60 Red-and-green Macaws descending to the wall for the salt and minerals contained therein. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Red-and-green Macaw, Peru
Having the morning sun at your back makes the setting of the Blanquillo clay lick great for photography. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Hoatzin, Peru
Hoatzins are noisy and strange-looking birds are a common fixture at the edges of lowland oxbow lakes. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Sand-coloured Nighthawk, Peru
One of the highlights of our journey up the Manu River are the large diurnal roosts of Sand-coloured Nighthawks resting on the driftwood trees. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Orange-backed Troupial, Peru
This Orange-backed Troupial perched in our canopy tree at Cocha Camungo for a long preen. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Lanceolated Monklet, Peru
After seeing a Lanceolated Monklet perched in some roadside trees, we were surprised to find this second invidual in the middle of the Manu cloud forest road. We did our best to place this injured bird out of harm's way. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
Andean Lapwing, Peru
Andean Lapwings are a commonly seen bird in the highlands around Cusco. Photos by tour participant Jake Manson.
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