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New Caledonia - Destination
New Caledonia hosts a collection of very localized and endemic birds found only on this remote island, now considered one of the world’s most ecologically important and critically endangered hotspots. Searching through a variety of habitats including stunning subtropical forest and rugged mountains, we will travel several days across the main island and tiny Lifou Island. Tour targets include such fantastic avian wonders as the striking Cloven-feathered Dove, scarce Crow Honeyeater, endemic Horned Parakeet, New Caledonian Cuckooshrike, Large Lifou White-eye and difficult Red-throated Parrotfinch among many others. Of course our primary target and crown jewel of our efforts will be locating the emblematic bird of New Caledonia, the extraordinary flightless Kagu. This strange avian relict from the past is even placed in its own monotypic family.
| tour name & dates for 2010 | New Caledonia - Quest for the flightless Kagu: 11 - 15 Oct (6 days) |
| max group size | Max group size: 12 & 2 Rockjumper leaders |
| tour leaders | David Shackelford and a local bird expert in each country |
| habitats covered | humid rainforest |
| climate | hot and humid |
| tour pace & walking | moderate pace, some longer walks and drives
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| accommodation
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comfortable hotels and lodges |
| ease of birding
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easy to moderate |
| no. of species expected | 60+ |
| top birds | Cloven-feathered Dove, Kagu |
| other attractions | endangered New Caledonean forests |
| photographic opportunities | excellent |
