Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Photography
The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, with its extraordinary blaze of orange plumage and shaggy crest, is one of South America's most sought-after subjects for photographers, and NaturesLens builds dedicated time into its holidays for capturing this striking bird in good light and at a respectful distance. Patience pays off here, and the tours are structured to give guests the best possible chance of frame-filling shots without disturbing the birds' natural behaviour.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
NaturesLens runs Andean Cock-of-the-Rock photography holidays in both Colombia and Peru, with the species featuring on the Ultimate Birds of Colombia and Peru's Ultimate Hummingbirds itineraries. In Colombia, NaturesLens visits Calima, the Cauca Valley, Manizales and Santiago de Cali in search of the species, while the Peru holiday takes in Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto. These trips are typically scheduled for January and September, giving photographers two windows each year to add this remarkable bird to their portfolio.
Calima
NaturesLens visits Calima on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Cauca Valley
NaturesLens visits Cauca Valley on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general…
Manizales
NaturesLens visits Manizales on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Santiago de Cali
NaturesLens visits Santiago de Cali on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than…
Abra Patricia Reserve
NaturesLens visits Abra Patricia Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than…
Huembo Reserve
NaturesLens visits Huembo Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general…
Moyobamba
NaturesLens visits Moyobamba on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Pucusana
NaturesLens visits Pucusana on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Tarapoto
NaturesLens visits Tarapoto on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
NaturesLens Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January and September.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs dedicated Andean Cock-of-the-Rock photography holidays to Colombia, typically departing in January and September.
Where can I photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, usually in January and September.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock?
NaturesLens photographs the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at Calima, Cauca Valley, Manizales, Santiago de Cali, Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto.