El Tuito

This beautiful tour combines the tropical birding with higher elevation specialties of the Sierra Madres mountains. We are fortunate to be located where the sierra meets the volcanic belt splitting the country into two distinct avian regions. Here numerous endemic species from the north are found at their southern limit. In addition many southern Mexico and Central American species can be encountered at their northern limits! We will start at sea level and gradually head up through tropical forests and sub-perennials and into pine and oak forests of the Sierra Madres. 

We will reach about 1000 meters of elevation. Many of the species will be quite different from the ones near P.V.

A sample of some species found in the area are: GREY-CROWNED WOODPECKER, VARIED BUNTING, PAINTED REDSTART, BLACK-VENTED ORIOLE, GREY- COLLARED BECARD., GRACES WARBLER, RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER, GOLDEN VIREO, COLIMA PYGMY OWL, TUFTED FLYCATCHER, GREATER PEWEE, LILAC CROWNED PAR- ROTS, MILITARY MACAWS, BLUE MOCKINGBIRD, BERYLLINE and BUMBLEBEE HUMMINGBIRDS, BLUE- HOODED EUPHONIA, SPOTTED WREN, BROWN-BACKED SOLITAIRE, LAUGHING FALCON and BLACK-HEADED SISKINS among many others.

Snack brunch and soft drinks will be served at the restaurant. Guests are welcome to use restaurant facilities and order from menu if they wish (optional, not included). Great place to relax and share with many exotic species while we review our checklist for the day.