Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Photography
The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, with its extraordinary blaze of orange plumage & shaggy crest, is one of South America's most sought-after subjects for photographers, & NaturesLens builds dedicated time into its holidays for capturing this striking bird in good light & at a respectful distance. Patience pays off here, & 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 & Peru, with the species featuring on the Ultimate Birds of Colombia & Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds itineraries. In Colombia, NaturesLens visits Calima, the Cauca Valley, Manizales & Santiago de Cali in search of the species, while the Peru holiday takes in Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana & Tarapoto. These trips are typically scheduled for January & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
NaturesLens Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January & 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 & 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 & 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 & Tarapoto.