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Rufous-crested Coquette Photography

Photography holidays in Peru

The Rufous-crested Coquette is one of the smallest and most striking hummingbirds a NaturesLens guest can hope to photograph, its fiery crest and delicate proportions demanding patience, a fast shutter and a good eye for light at the feeders. Getting close, sharp images of a bird this size and speed is a genuine challenge, and it's exactly the kind of subject NaturesLens builds an itinerary around, working with experienced local guides who know where the birds are reliably active.

Where NaturesLens Photographs the Rufous-crested Coquette

NaturesLens photographs the Rufous-crested Coquette in Peru, as part of the Peru's Ultimate Hummingbirds holiday, which is scheduled for January. The itinerary takes in Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto, giving guests a range of settings and hummingbird activity to work with over the course of the trip.

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 Rufous-crested Coquette Photography Holidays

NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January.

NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I photograph the Rufous-crested Coquette in Peru?

NaturesLens runs dedicated Rufous-crested Coquette photography holidays to Peru, typically departing in January.

What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Rufous-crested Coquette?

NaturesLens photographs the Rufous-crested Coquette at Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto.