WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide

WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide WINGS is an expert international birding tour operator, offering guided tours worldwide. Our leaders are exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic.

Our Tucson office is staffed from 10AM – 3:30PM MST, Mon – Fri: +1-520-320-9868
866-547-9868 (toll-free from US & Canada) They have extensive bird-tour experience and handle group logistics seamlessly; you benefit from a satisfying, worry-free trip. Our tours are well-organized to the smallest detail, and a number of our jaunts combine birding with music, history, and culture. WINGS tours are at o

nce brief, lengthy; vigorous, peaceful; profound, and fun. Near or far, a WINGS tour is above all, exciting and superbly rewarding.

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots ...
09/04/2026

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots still open.

Bolivia: The Chaco, Valle Zone, and Central Andes, September 23 - October 7 with Rich Hoyer (one space remains)
Brazil: Minas Gerais, September 23 - October 2 with Fabrice Schmitt (two spaces remain)
Portugal, October 17 - 30 with Pedro Moreira
Paraguay, October 20 - November 6 with Paul Smith (two spaces remain)
Panama: Bocas del Toro and the Western Highlands, November 14 - 24 with Gavin Bieber (one space remains)
India: The South, November 22 - December 6 with Paul Holt
Mexico: The Yucatan and Cozumel, November 29 - December 7 with Roland Rumm (two spaces remain)

Read details about these tours at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/guaranteed

Where in the world are we?Here in this seemingly endless landscape you might be lucky enough to encounter a small popula...
09/03/2026

Where in the world are we?

Here in this seemingly endless landscape you might be lucky enough to encounter a small population of Rufous-backed Buntings, one of Asia’s most endangered birds. Not far from our camp you can also find Chinese Pond Heron, Siberian Thrushes, and Amur Falcons.

Any guesses which tour location this was taken at?

Photo: Paul French

FEATURED TOUR: The Philippines, January 7 - 23, with Susan MyersMindanao extension to January 30Wedged between China, Ja...
09/02/2026

FEATURED TOUR: The Philippines, January 7 - 23, with Susan Myers
Mindanao extension to January 30

Wedged between China, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the 7,000-plus islands of the Philippines have experienced successive invasions from different biogeographic zones. These have fueled a spectacular evolutionary history; of the almost 600-bird species, an extraordinary 170 or more are endemic, and, with names such as Guaiabero, Scale-feathered Malkoha, Whiskered Pitta, Blue Fantail, and Coleto, Philippine birds are without doubt among the most fascinating in the world.

Our tour provides an opportunity to explore the most important birding areas of this vast archipelago. We’ll visit the islands of Luzon, Bohol, and Mindoro, searching lowland and montane habitats for each island’s special birds. We’ll also explore the island of Palawan with its stunning beach scenery, treasure trove of endemic birds, and an avifauna that has more in common with Borneo than with the rest of the Philippines.

View the tour details at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/philippines

Take a look at our bird of the week: La Selle ThrushThe La Selle Thrush is a Hispaniolan endemic, found only in restrict...
08/30/2026

Take a look at our bird of the week: La Selle Thrush

The La Selle Thrush is a Hispaniolan endemic, found only in restricted habitats in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Sadly, its current IUCN status is “vulnerable”, due to deforestation and invasive predators. Shy and ground-dwelling, it can be difficult to spot, but its contrasting black upper parts with orange flanks and bright orange bill and eye ring make it unmistakable once you find it.

We’ve been fortunate to see the thrush on every one of our Dominican Republic tours, where we depart early in the morning in 4x4 vehicles to reach Zapotén, a site in the remote section of Sierra de Bahoruco National Park. Here you can also encounter White-winged Warbler and Western Chat-Tanager.

Have you been lucky enough to see one?

Read about the Dominican Republic tour on our website at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/dominican-republic/

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots ...
08/28/2026

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots still open.

Brazil: Minas Gerais, September 23 - October 2 with Fabrice Schmitt (two spaces remain)
Ghana, October 1 - 16 with Ethan Kistler (two spaces remain)
Portugal, October 17 - 30 with Pedro Moreira
Paraguay, October 20 - November 6 with Paul Smith (two spaces remain)
Panama: Bocas del Toro and the Western Highlands, November 14 - 24 with Gavin Bieber (one space remains)
India: The South, November 22 - December 6 with Paul Holt

Read details about these tours at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/guaranteed

JUST CONFIRMED: India: The South, November 22 - December 6 with Paul HoltOptional Andaman Islands extension to December ...
08/26/2026

JUST CONFIRMED: India: The South, November 22 - December 6 with Paul Holt
Optional Andaman Islands extension to December 13

India has long fascinated naturalists and travelers alike, and it’s easy to see why. The fabulously rich wildlife, the cultural and geographic diversity, and the Indian people themselves combine to make this a fascinating place to visit again and again.

Compared with the north, southern India has been relatively poorly explored by visiting birdwatchers, a fact that is all the more surprising considering the high number of species that are either endemic to peninsular India or shared only with neighboring Sri Lanka. Southern India is strikingly different from the north in so many ways: life is seemingly more relaxed and a good deal more genteel. The south’s magnificent coastline is caressed by balmy tropical winds and nurtured by monsoon rains. On this tour we’ll visit some of southern India’s startlingly rich nature reserves and spectacular resorts in search of the region’s special avifauna. We’ll spend time in India’s three southernmost states, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala; we’ll birdwatch near tea plantations in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri mountains; and we’ll study shorebirds on the Coromandel coast and hunt for endemics in several of the region’s best national parks.

We also offer an exciting optional extension to the sun-drenched tropical paradise of the Andaman Islands, an archipelago closer to Myanmar than the Indian mainland and home to another 19 endemics.

Space is available now. Read more on our website here: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/india-south

FEATURED TOUR: Bahamas: Abaco, Andros, and Nassau, April 5 - 12 with Gavin Bieber (new tour for 2027)Grand Cayman extens...
08/26/2026

FEATURED TOUR: Bahamas: Abaco, Andros, and Nassau, April 5 - 12 with Gavin Bieber (new tour for 2027)
Grand Cayman extension to April 14

Lying just off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas float in the imagination as a place of sun, sand and raucous nightlife. The image is correct in part but the Bahamas also offer a remarkably diverse natural landscape, especially on the Out Islands (those away from the highly developed Nassau and New Providence Island). The country of the Bahamas is vast; covering more than a seven hundred islands (roughly thirty of which are inhabited) and several thousand more small cays spread over an area of over thirteen thousand square Kilometers. It’s the most northerly island group in the West Indies, and shares a biological affinity with the Greater Antilles (especially Cuba) and nearby Florida. With nearly 200 breeding species and a further 140 regular migrants it’s a rich place for birds. Of chief interest to the visiting naturalist are the six country endemics, 5 of which we will have an excellent chance of encountering, as well as roughly 30 more Caribbean specialties including several species that are found only in the Bahamas and nearby Cuba. The three islands that we will spend time on are among the least developed and most biologically interesting in the vast archipelago. Good habitat exists right around our marvelous waterfront lodges and all major habitats are within an easy drive. For those who wish, fine snorkeling and world-class diving can be found just offshore and the sand beach and quiet water at our doorstep are always inviting.

Our short extension to the rather remote Grand Cayman Island offers an excellent chance at three more range restricted Caribbean endemics; the Vitelline Warbler, and newly split Grand Cayman Vireo and Grand Cayman Bullfinch.

View the tour details at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/tours/bahamas-andros-abaco-islands

Festival Fun: A recap from the annual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival!Tour leaders Ethan Kistler, Jake Mohlmann, Scot...
08/25/2026

Festival Fun: A recap from the annual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival!

Tour leaders Ethan Kistler, Jake Mohlmann, Scott Olmstead, and Brent Stephenson were on hand along with our Tucson-based office crew. In the field, we shared some memorable birding moments, including a few lifers! At the Nature Expo, we made some great connections, mingling with tour operator colleagues, community conservation organizations, optics partners and other vendors. We enjoyed visiting with birder friends old and new! Special thanks to our past and future participants who stopped by the booth to chat.

Jake Mohlmann reports from his 'River to Mountains' full day on Friday:

“As is customary on any festival trip a quick survey was conducted in the morning with the participants as to see why everyone signed up for the trip. It was unanimous that Coppery-tailed Trogon was #1 on everyone’s list. As a result, we allotted most of our time searching for it in Madera Canyon. It took us about 30 minutes to hear the first ‘barks’ of a trogon, which then led us up close and personal with a male that we watched for quite some time as it searched for large insects to ingest."

Here's the eBird list from the trip: https://ebird.org/checklist/S383372931

Festivalgoers on Scott Olmstead's Cochise Lake field trip enjoyed an opportunity to study shorebirds, including the first Arizona record of Common Ringed Plover(!) which was a surprise highlight for many birders visiting the lake that day.

"A top target for our outing was Scaled Quail, so we were delighted to spot a cooperative group of 'cottontops' at one of our first stops. A detour through the lush grasslands around Sonoita on the way back added the endemic subspecies Sonoran pronghorn to the festival mammal sightings list."

Here's the eBird checklist from our Sunday morning at Willcox: https://ebird.org/checklist/S384234627

Shoutout to the great team at Tucson Bird Alliance, whose hardworking staff and volunteers put on another fabulous event celebrating birds and community. See you next year!

Learn about the event here: https://tucsonbirds.org/festival/

From the Field: Susan Myers recounts Borneo's feathered treasures from the recent Sabah tour.Our 2026 Sabah, Borneo tour...
08/22/2026

From the Field: Susan Myers recounts Borneo's feathered treasures from the recent Sabah tour.

Our 2026 Sabah, Borneo tour showcased the extraordinary diversity of Borneo’s rainforests, from the montane forests of the Crocker Range and Mount Kinabalu to the rich lowland forests of Sepilok, the Kinabatangan River, Tabin, and Danum Valley. Early mornings at forest hides produced an impressive array of Bornean endemics, including Bornean Green Magpie, Bornean Banded-Pitta, Chestnut-crested Yuhina, and Eyebrowed Jungle-Flycatcher, as well as more widespread beauties such as White-browed Shrike-babbler.

Kinabalu Park delivered memorable encounters with Whitehead’s Trogon, Bornean Stubtail, and mixed feeding flocks that often hold Indigo Flycatcher and Temminck's Sunbird, while Poring Hot Springs added Red-bearded Bee-eater and a flowering Rafflesia to the highlights.

In Sepilok, the group enjoyed canopy birdwatching at the Rainforest Discovery Centre before heading to the Kinabatangan River, where river cruises and cave visits revealed hornbills, kingfishers, Storm’s Stork, and a young Bornean Orangutan.

The Tabin Wildlife Reserve offered remarkable sightings of mammals like the Leopard Cat, Malayan Colugo, and Moon Rat, as well as highly prized birds such as the White-crowned Hornbill and White-bellied Woodpecker.

The tour concluded in Danum Valley, where Great Argus, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Whiskered Treeswift, and numerous rainforest specialties rounded off an outstanding journey.

Read the report on our website at this link: https://wingsbirds.com/field-reports/borneos-feathered-treasures

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots ...
08/21/2026

CONFIRMED WITH SPACE: These upcoming tours are fully confirmed to run, departing within the next 3–4 months, with spots still open.

Brazil: Minas Gerais, September 23 - October 2 with Fabrice Schmitt (two spaces remain)
Ghana, October 1 - 16 with Ethan Kistler (two spaces remain)
Portugal, October 17 - 30 with Pedro Moreira
Paraguay, October 20 - November 6 with Paul Smith (two spaces remain)
Ecuador: The South, October 24 - November 10 with Jon Feenstra (two spaces remain)
Panama: Bocas del Toro and the Western Highlands, November 14 - 24 with Gavin Bieber (one space remains)

Read details about these tours at www.wingsbirds.com or with the link in bio 🔗

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