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Explore Birding Regions

Browse the world's top birding destinations β€” ranked by species diversity, endemism, and field access. Select a region for hotspot maps, seasonal guides, and trip planning.

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18 Birding Regions

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Arizona, USA

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Arizona, USA

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Colombia
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Colombia

Highest bird diversity of any country; Andean cloud forest, Amazon basin, and ChocΓ³ hold thousands of species including many endemics.

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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica

One of the world's top birding destinations with hundreds of species across Caribbean and Pacific slopes, cloud forest, and lowland rainforest.

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Ecuador

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Ecuador

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Florida Everglades
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Florida Everglades

Subtropical wetlands and mangroves; waders, raptors, and specialty species like Snail Kite and Short-tailed Hawk.

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Kenya

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Kenya

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Mpumalanga, South Africa (Kruger)

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Mpumalanga, South Africa (Kruger)

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New Jersey, USA (Cape May)

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New Jersey, USA (Cape May)

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Ohio, USA (Magee Marsh)

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Ohio, USA (Magee Marsh)

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Ontario, Canada (Point Pelee)

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Ontario, Canada (Point Pelee)

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Peru

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Peru

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Philippines
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Philippines

Endemic-rich archipelago with unique families and species; Palawan, Mindanao, and Luzon hold many range-restricted birds.

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Queensland, Australia

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Queensland, Australia

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Rajasthan, India (Keoladeo)

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Rajasthan, India (Keoladeo)

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Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)

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Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)

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Southeast Arizona
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Southeast Arizona

Premier US destination for hummingbirds, trogons, and Mexican species at the northern edge of their range; sky islands and canyons.

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Texas Gulf Coast
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Texas Gulf Coast

Major migration corridor; spring fallout at High Island and coastal refuges produce spectacular warbler, thrush, and shorebird diversity.

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Texas, USA

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Texas, USA

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