The Amazon rainforests is known as the largest extent of tropical forest in the World, and this itinerary is focused on the most endangered Amazon regions, located in Eastern of Pará State and comprise two biogeographic areas named Belém and Xingú Area of Endemism. The Belém Area of Endemism is in easternmost of Pará State, from Tocantins river to west of Maranhão State. This region is severely affected by historical deforestation and fragmentation of native habitats, currently just 24% of primary forest exists in its limits. This tour comprises “terra firme” forests, “varzeas” (flooded forests), mangroves and hypersaline campos, and a plenty of endemic and endangered birds. The Xingú Area of Endemism is limited by two main rivers, the Xingú and Tocantins rivers. This area is the second in deforestation rates in Amazon and has just 48% of primary forest extant. The Carajás National Forest is a protected area that encompasses forests and a very interesting vegetation with savannah aspect growing on rocky soils rich in hematite and other minerals, this vegetation is named ‘Cangas’ or ‘metallophilic savannah’.
The climate in the region is warm and humid most of the year, the best and recommended period for birding is from May to November, when the rainy season is out. Join us in this fantastic tour on endangered forests that few people have visited to birding before, with terrific bird species and other wildlifes.