Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

by Patrick Penrose Published Nov 14, 2025

After the treasure from Costa Rica, I bring you gems from this stunning South American country—Ecuador.

Although Ecuador is one of the smaller countries in South America, it boasts an incredible diversity of habitats that support a fantastic array of wildlife. With a list of more than 1500 species of birds, many of which are shared only with adjacent Columbia or Peru, it is difficult to imagine a more exciting birding destination.

The country is hospitable and so are the people, who always have a warm smile and help in the conservation of wildlife.

I have traveled within Ecuador for a few years now. Every time I visit the cloud forests or the Amazon, I fall in love with this country all over again!

These are some of my photographs to show you guys how beautiful the varied species of this country are.

I hope you enjoy it!

All photos are taken from my Canon 1dx mark II and 600mm lens..

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#1 Cock-Of-The-Rock

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#2 Gorgeted Sunangel

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#3 Velvet Purple Coronet

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#4 Violet-Tailed Sylph

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#5 Turquoise Jay

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#6 Sword-Billed Hummingbird

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#7 Plate-Billed Mountain Toucan

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#8 Scarlet Macaws

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#9 Crimson-Rumped Toucanet

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#10 Empress Brilliant

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#11 Masked Trogon

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#12 Velvet Purple Coronet (In Flight)

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#13 Empress Brilliant In Flight

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#14 Flame Faced Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#15 Toucan Barbet

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#16 Red-Headed Barbet

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#17 Black-Hooded Mountain Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#18 Pinnochio Anole

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#19 Green Thorntail

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#20 Collared Trogon

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#21 Golden-Collared Honeycreeper

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#22 Grass Green Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#23 Caranculated Caracara

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#24 Empress Brilliant

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#25 Rufus-Throated Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#26 Poison Frog

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#27 Moss-Backed Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#28 Green-And-Black Fruiteater

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#29 Ornate Flycatcher

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#30 Tree Frog

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

#31 Moss-Backed Tanager

Let Me Show You In These 31 Pictures How Ecuador, Though Very Small, Hosts A Vast And Unique Array Of Exotic Wildlife

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