BirdCams

Developed by Rainforest Expeditions and Wired Amazon with the support of ProCiencia, Concytec, National University of San Marcos, SERNANP and Aider

Discover MacawCam

Welcome to MacawCam, a live window into the daily behavior of Amazonian macaws, broadcast from an artificial nest located at the Tambopata Research Center, within the Tambopata National Reserve, in Madre de Dios, Peru. Currently, the nest is visited by a stable pair of macaws that return frequently to rest, interact, and strengthen their bond, a key social behavior that often precedes the start of breeding. Through this real-time broadcast, MacawCam allows us to observe conservation as it happens in nature: with patience, without scripts, and full of meaning. These moments of calm, exploration, and connection are part of the natural cycle of macaws and remind us that each stage is essential. As the season progresses, this story continues, and we may soon witness the next chapter.

A glimpse of the Crested Eagle

In collaboration with the American Bird Conservancy, we proudly announce the launch of the first-ever live cam streaming the majestic and elusive Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis) from the remote Peruvian Amazon. This pioneering initiative, set in the pristine buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve at Refugio Amazonas Lodge, offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of one of the rainforest’s most enigmatic raptors, known locally as the «Monkey Eater.»

The story of Elpis, the harpy eagle

Several years ago, deep in the Peruvian Amazon, something truly extraordinary happened. Through a series of videos, we documented, for the first time, the full story of a wild harpy eagle pair raising their chick, from early care to the unforgettable moment of its first flight.

This continuous visual record was historic. Never before had the complete breeding cycle of one of the world’s largest and most powerful birds of prey been captured in such detail. Today, this playlist preserves a rare and intimate glimpse into the hidden life of the harpy eagle and stands as a powerful reminder of why protecting the Amazon rainforest matters.