If you're a bird-watcher, a popular travel Web site has expanded its services.

Birdingpal.org has added a tour component, birding-paltours.org, that aims to connect bird lovers in more than 200 countries around the world.

At Birdingpal.org, you can sign up to become a birding pal or hook up with local enthusiasts where you are headed. You'll find info on where to go to find birds, local resources, birder-friendly lodgings and guides.

If you're looking for a tour where you will be able to see certain types of birds, a Birdingpaltours guide from the region where you want to travel can customize such a trip, as well as be your travel companion. The trips are designed for small groups of two to four people to the best local birding spots, often only known to the local guide. The Web site includes photos and descriptions of specific guides.

The tours are available year-round and can take you to Cambodia, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Iran and scores of other places.