Ensifera Hummingbird ObservatoryThe Ensifera Hummingbird Observatory is a specialized birding site near Cusco dedicated to observing Peru's incredible hummingbird species. Named after the Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) — the only bird in the world with a bill longer than its body — this observatory offers an intimate encounter with some of the most spectacular birds on Earth.Hummingbird SpeciesPeru is home to over 120 hummingbird species, and the observatory provides ideal conditions for observing several of them up close. Strategically placed feeders and native flowering plants attract a remarkable variety of species, allowing photographers and bird enthusiasts to enjoy extended viewing opportunities with these fast-moving, iridescent birds hovering just meters away.Expert Birding ExperienceWonders of Peru Expeditions offers guided tours to the hummingbird observatory with expert birding guides who can identify each species by sight and sound, and share fascinating details about their behaviors, migration patterns, and ecological importance in the Andean ecosystem.