Peru Wildlife Photography
Peru is a dream destination for hummingbird enthusiasts, offering an extraordinary concentration of species found nowhere else on Earth thanks to its varied Andean and cloud forest habitats. From glittering high-altitude specialists to lekking birds of the forest floor, the country rewards patient photographers with sightings that are hard to match anywhere else. For NaturesLens, Peru represents one of the most rewarding hummingbird photography destinations on the calendar.
Species NaturesLens Photographs in Peru
NaturesLens runs its Peru's Ultimate Hummingbirds holiday in January, visiting sites including Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana, and Tarapoto. Across these locations, guests have the chance to photograph the striking Andean Cock-of-the-Rock alongside a wealth of hummingbird species, including the rare Marvelous Spatuletail, Rufous-crested Coquette, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Royal Sunangel, Amethyst Woodstar, Black-throated Mango, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Collared Inca, Crested Quetzal, and Long-tailed Sylph. The colourful Blue-Necked Tanager also features among the subjects photographed on this trip, rounding out a superb mix of Andean birdlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peru located?
Peru is in South America.
What can I photograph in Peru?
NaturesLens photographs Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Marvelous Spatuletail, Rufous-crested Coquette, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Royal Sunangel, Amethyst Woodstar, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Collared Inca, Crested Quetzal and Long-tailed Sylph in Peru. Holidays here typically run in January.
Can I photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock in Peru?
Yes — the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Peru holidays.
Can I photograph the Marvelous Spatuletail in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Marvelous Spatuletail.
Can I photograph the Rufous-crested Coquette in Peru?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Peru that include the Rufous-crested Coquette.
Can I photograph the Sword-billed Hummingbird in Peru?
Yes — the Sword-billed Hummingbird is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Peru holidays.
Can I photograph the Royal Sunangel in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Royal Sunangel.
Can I photograph the Amethyst Woodstar in Peru?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Peru that include the Amethyst Woodstar.
Can I photograph the Black-throated Mango in Peru?
Yes — the Black-throated Mango is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Peru holidays.
Can I photograph the Blue-Necked Tanager in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Blue-Necked Tanager.
Can I photograph the Chestnut-breasted Coronet in Peru?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Peru that include the Chestnut-breasted Coronet.
Can I photograph the Collared Inca in Peru?
Yes — the Collared Inca is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Peru holidays.
Can I photograph the Crested Quetzal in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Crested Quetzal.
Can I photograph the Long-tailed Sylph in Peru?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Peru that include the Long-tailed Sylph.