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Brassy-breasted Tanager (Tangara desmarestii) · © Gustavo Dallaqua
Why Tangara

A platform built
for serious birders.

We are not a travel agency. Tangara Birding is a facilitator — a platform that connects you directly with the world's most knowledgeable independent guides. Every booking goes straight to the guide. No intermediaries, no inflated packages.

Choose a ready-made expedition designed by your guide, or contact a guide directly to build a custom itinerary around your target species and dates.


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Every guide on our platform is vetted for expertise, local knowledge, and guiding experience.
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Check live calendars and book instantly — no back-and-forth emails, no waiting.
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Curated routes
Each expedition is designed to maximize species count and minimize logistical friction.
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Growing network
New guides and destinations added regularly — from South America to Asia, Africa and beyond.
Where we operate

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Our guides operate across the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. Choose a region to discover available expeditions.

The process

Two ways to plan
your expedition.

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Pick a ready expedition
Browse curated routes designed by our guides — with defined itineraries, target species, hotspots and all-inclusive pricing. Perfect if you want a proven experience.
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Or hire a guide directly
Browse our guides by habitat, language and availability. Contact them directly to build a custom itinerary around your target species, dates and pace.
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Confirm your booking
Secure your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure. All payments go directly to your guide.
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Go birding
Your guide handles all logistics in the field. You focus entirely on the birds, the landscapes, and the experience.
2,000+
Bird species in database
6
Major ecosystems covered
10+
Years of combined expertise
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Lifers waiting for you
Our guides

Local experts.
Exceptional knowledge.

Our guides are not generalists — they are deep specialists who have dedicated years to understanding the birds, habitats, and seasonal patterns of their territories. We are actively growing our network to cover every corner of Brazil and beyond.

Kenny Uéslei
Kenny Uéslei →
Amazon · Acre & Rondônia
Expert Amazon guide with 10+ years leading birding expeditions across Acre, Rondônia and Southern Amazonas. Specialist in forest endemics, cracids and antbirds.
Amazon endemics Antbirds Cracids
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Fernando Frosini →
Pantanal · Mato Grosso
Born in São Paulo, Fernando has lived in Chapada dos Guimarães since 1997. With 28 years guiding across the Cerrado, Pantanal and Southern Amazon, "Fernandão" turns every tour into a productive and genuinely fun adventure.
Waterbirds Raptors Pantanal
Luciano Bernardes
Luciano Bernardes →
Cerrado · Mata Atlântica · MG · SP
Licensed tour guide and wildlife photographer specialising in birdwatching. Active in São Paulo and Minas Gerais, accredited at Serra da Canastra National Park. 15 years of experience, over 500 clients guided.
Cerrado Grassland birds Endemics
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Miguel Podas →
MATA ATLÂNTICA · LITORAL SP / RJ
Coastal Atlantic Forest specialist based in São Paulo. Expert in seabirds and endemic forest birds of Bertioga, Angra dos Reis and Paraty.
Atlantic Forest Seabirds Coastal birds
Gabriel Iauci
Gabriel Iauci →
MATA ATLÂNTICA · SÃO PAULO
Passionate about birdwatching and always exploring new locations in search of Atlantic Forest rarities. Favourite bird: Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii).
Serra do Mar Forest endemics Legado das Águas
Vinícius Radica
Vinícius Radica →
MATA ATLÂNTICA · SÃO PAULO
Passionate about nature and exploring new locations in search of Atlantic Forest rarities. Creates experiences that connect people to birds and highlight the importance of wildlife conservation.
Serra do Mar Transition zone Forest edge
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From the field

What birders
are saying.

★★★★★
"Kenny found us the Acre Antshrike on day one. His knowledge of the forest is simply unmatched — we saw over 280 species in 8 days."
James & Patricia R.United Kingdom · Amazon Expedition
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"The Pantanal with Fernando Frosini was a life-changing experience. The density of wildlife is hard to describe — you have to see it to believe it."
Hans-Werner K.Germany · Pantanal Immersion
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"Booking was effortless. The platform showed Miguel's availability instantly and we were confirmed within minutes. Highly recommend."
Sarah T.United States · Atlantic Forest
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