The Sierra Madre slopes on the Pacific side, ranging from dry lowland forest up into humid foothills, are the surest ground for the flagship Rose-bellied Bunting, alongside a fine run of west-Mexican specialities.
Target birds
Rose-bellied BuntingOrange-breasted BuntingLong-tailed ManakinCitreoline TrogonGreen-fronted HummingbirdCinnamon-tailed SparrowGreat Swallow-tailed Swift
From the field
A selection of birds from this route. Tap to enlarge.