7 DAYS WITH 352 SPECIES BIRDING IN CENTRAL ANDES COLOMBIA
With nearly 2000 avian species and 80 endemics, Colombia is the most bird-rich country on Earth. This megadiversity is due to Colombia’s tropical location, its two ocean coasts, and extreme elevation changes wrought by the three spurs of the Andes,
Santa Marta Sabrewing – hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia
An experienced local birdwatcher in Colombia rediscovered the Santa Marta Sabrewing Campylopterus phainopeplus, a relatively large hummingbird only found in the country’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It’s only the second time the species has had a documented sighting since it
The Owls of Colombia – International Owl Awareness Day
Colombia has the most diverse avifauna in the world with more than 1950 species of birds, of which 28 are owls. This makes Colombia one of the countries with the greatest number in the region along with Mexico, Peru, and
Colombians Endemics and Near-Endemics Birding Tour
Wade and Karen Harris are a Canadian birdwatching couple who live on their 40-acre farm in Ontario. Although Wade says he is not hardcore, his more than 4,300 species and around 40 countries visited say otherwise. The pandemic prevented Wade
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a magical photography destination in Colombia
The Caribbean region of Colombia is the most northerly continental and marine natural region of the country. It is located in the north of Colombia. The region is limited by the Caribbean Sea on the north, where it gets its
Trip Report – 10 days in Colombian Andes and Santa Marta Mountains.
By Cristian Daza This tour was very special, in 10 days we traveled to the main places for birdwatching in Bogotá and nearby locations, and then to the Santa Marta Mountais, in search of important targets, at the end of the
Trip Report – Space Coast Audubon
Before start: I was waiting for the group at the gate of the airport, is usually easy to recognize a birder, but with this guys that was easy peasy! The came out of the gate wearing the binoculars and we
Operation Target Lifer List: Jonathan Newman
Trip Report by Manuel Espejo This tour was one of the highlights of my birding carrier, guiding Jonathan Newman 25 days through Colombia hunting for really specific targets for his long life list. Before the tour my knowledge about Newman was
HELP US SAVE the Harpy Eagle in Colombia – The largest raptor in the Americas
The largest raptor in the Americas and one of the world’s largest eagle species, it can measure as long as 3.5 feet and weigh up to 20 pounds. A predatory bird with huge feet and talons used for hunting monkeys,
Inírida – This is one of the newest world-class birding destinations in Colombia – FAM TRIP
Discovering new areas and birding in amazing places are always part of every birdwatcher's dream! The Amazon rainforest is usually on that wish list, because of its incredible biodiversity! The Amazon forest is made up of 9 countries, Brazil with the