

Ciro Albano
Ciro Albano was born and grew up in Fortaleza, capital of the state of Ceará in the heart of the Caatinga Biome. Throughout his childhood, he would often visit the countryside accompanying his father, a nature photographer, and this inevitably turned him into a nature enthusiast. This passion made Ciro choose to study biology at university, and to specialize in birds has been his natural choice ever since. In 2003, Ciro joined the NGO Aquasis to work with bird research and conservation.
For five years he was a team member and one of the founders on the Conservation Projects of two critically endangered species – the Araripe Manakin and the Grey-breasted Parakeet. Ciro’s skill at identifying bird calls and his wide knowledge of the birds of North-eastern Brazil drew the attention of other Brazilian ornithologists and birding guides, and in 2006 Edson Endrigo and Ricardo Parrini contacted him to suggest he should lead tours in the Northeast. By that time, he had already fallen in love with birding and since that he never stops leading Tours.
He is also a bird photographer and enthusiastic for bird recordings, with photos published in several important publications as the HBW, he’s author or co-author of several scientific paper on birds. One of Ciro’s greatest discoveries is a yet unnamed new bird species to science, of the genus Myiornis ( Pygmy-Tyrant ), that is under the process of description.
Since Ciro spends most of his time in the field, his knowledge of local birds here is incomparable, so that trips he organizes to all and any sites in the Northeast and nearby areas are truly unforgettable.

Ciro was yet again a brilliant guide & companion - he has a good taste in music as well - very useful for the long drives! The birding and accommodation was superb with great support from Tatiana and the network of local guides.
Mark Sutton
If you want to bird Northeast Brazil only go with Ciro Albano and Caio Brito in SUVs. Nobody can beat Brazil Birding Experts for birding!
Tony Menart
I've traveled 3 times with Brazil Birding Experts and each trip was organized to a detailed perfection. These guys listen to you, translating your dreams, your wishes into an itinerary that is not only enjoyable for also productive.
In 2019 I traveled with Tatiana Pongiluppi and a few weeks ago I was on trip with Ciro Albano and then again with Tati. They are 2 of the 3 owners of the company and they all know their terrain inside out. Before they take you on a trip, they've re-scouted an area anew if they haven't been there for a few months. This basically guarantees you the birds that you're after. And trust me, it's a LOT more than I can say about other companies who offer their services as long-time guides.
I had a blast, on all 3 trips. All of them exceeded my wildest expectations and it's only because they ARE Birding Experts !
We had a lot of fun, besides the excellent birding time. And in the end, that's what we're all after, aren't we ?
Thanks you guys, until the next trip !
Agnes Coenen
Ciro Albano is probably the best guide I have ever toured with and has great local knowledge, Fernando in South Brazil was also very good and worked hard to find the birds, and it is a pleasure to travel with guides whose priority is to find the birds the clients want to see, rather than spending time on their personal photography.
Stuart Keenan
I had the great pleasure of participating in a full tour of northeast Brazil plus an extension for the Cherry-throated Tanager in September 2023, 27 days in total. Every single major target was seen, and usually without a great deal of effort. Ciro Albano is a well-oiled machine who knows where the birds are and how to see them. The support staff were extremely helpful, going the extra mile to help with plane tickets and admin issues. I can't recommend them highly enough, and look forward to a future trip with them.
David Klauber
One of the best tours I've ever been on from the first email to the end of the tour. Great administration and a simply sensational bird guide in Ciro Albano. So many highlights.
Paul Ashley