Tag: Cuba

  • Bee Hummingbird, the Smallest Hummingbird in the World

    Bee Hummingbird, the Smallest Hummingbird in the World

    We are reminiscing a lot these days about past trips and amazing experiences we have had over the past several years. Cuba is one destination that is always high on our list of most memorable trips. Everyone who has joined us in Cuba has had an incredible experience. We were able to observe a staggering…

  • Cuban Trogon – Cuba’s colorful national bird

    Cuban Trogon – Cuba’s colorful national bird

    Our first tour to Cuba is about to begin! Cuba is the largest and most biodiverse island in the Caribbean. Its national bird is the Cuban Trogon, one of the 26 endemic species that can be seen in Cuba, in addition to the many near endemic and regional endemics. It is one of only two…

  • Zapata Wren during our last tour in Cuba

    Zapata Wren during our last tour in Cuba

    The Zapata Wren is the most restricted endemic in Cuba, only present in the Zapata Peninsula and certainly a must-see during any trip to Cuba. It is also the only member of its genus, Ferminia! Like most wrens, it hides out in the dense grasses of marshes, and is best detected by its loud song.…

  • Cuba Trip Report is now online!

    Cuba Trip Report is now online!

    In February we had a fantastic trip to the largest island in the Caribbean: Cuba. Here, we present you our last Cuba Trip Report. Birding in Cuba Cuba boasts a great variety of habitats, supporting hundreds of species, both terrestrial and aquatic, and over two dozen viable endemics, making it a very popular destination for…

  • Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba for Birders

    Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba for Birders

    Cuba is one of the most unique places in the Americas. It is the largest island in the Caribbean and has lots of natural habitat to support hundreds of species of birds including 28 endemics and 15 regional endemics. It also features a rich and thriving culture that seems to propel us back in time.…

  • Birding Cuba: Community, Culture and Conservation

    Birding Cuba: Community, Culture and Conservation

    Cuba is one of our favorite destinations for a number of reasons. It boasts nearly 400 bird species (25 of which are endemic, according to the Clements Checklist). Its welcoming culture, good food, and year-round warm temperatures make it a delight to visit. We are offering our next tour to this tropical island in February…

  • VIDEO: Birding in Cuba with Whitehawk

    VIDEO: Birding in Cuba with Whitehawk

    We can’t seem to get enough of Cuba birding these days. Our tours in this vibrant country always amaze us in so many ways. Cuba is a destination for everyone – with stunning scenery, incredible bird life, endemics galore, cultural integrity and delicious food, to say the least. In Cuba, there seem to be surprises…