Andean Trails

Finding Five Species of Toucans in Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador

See the five Toucans in Mindo, Ecuador. “With luck, you’ll spot all five Toucans in Mindo’s cloud forest in the next 72 hours.” My guide’s optimism felt as fragile and light as the mosses wisping around a nearby lichenous Ocotea tree. Still, it was 05.30, and the morning light was bringing clarity to an increasingly vocal canopy. All that was left to do was wait and see.   What Are the Five Species of Toucan in Mindo? The five species of toucan that attract birdwatchers from around the world to Mindo are: Plate-billed Mountain Toucan Choco Toucan Yellow-throated Toucan Crimson-Rumped …

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