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1. Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush
2. Black Tapaculo 3. White-breasted Wood-wren 4. White-naped Brushfinch 5. Streaked Xenops 6. Tropical Gnatcatcher 7. Scaly-naped Amazon 8. Roadside Hawk 9. White-tailed Hawk 10. Mouse-coloured Tyrannulet 11. Spectacled Parrotlet 12. Spot-breasted Woodpecker 13. Smoky-brown Woodpecker 14. Turkey Vulture 15. Western Wood-Pewee 16. Yellow-billed Cuckoo 17. Blue-black Grassquit 18. Bay-headed Tanager 19. Summer Tanager 20. Golden-crowned Warbler 21. Yellow-bellied Siskin 22. Mourning Warbler 23. Common Tody-Flycatcher 24. White-winged Becard 25. Slaty Spinetail 26. Bar-crested Antshrike 27. Northern Waterthrush 28. Greyish Piculet 29. Buff-necked Ibis 30. Striped Cuckoo 31. Eared Dove 32. Rock Dove |
33. Yellow-faced Grassquit
34. Green Honeycreeper 35. Crimson-backed Tanager 36. Tropical Parula 37. Clay-coloured Thrush 38. Olive-grey Saltator 39. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet 40. Shiny Cowbird 41. Western Emerald 42. Yellow-bellied Seedeater 43. Flame-rumped Tanager 44. White-lined Tanager 45. Yellow-backed Oriole 46. Rufous-collared Sparrow 47. Tropical Mockingbird 48. Cattle Tyrant 49. Golden-faced Tyrannulet 50. Yellow-bellied Elaenia 51. Yellow-headed Caracara 52. Sparkling Violetear 53. Western Cattle-Egret 54. Steely-vented Hummingbird 55. White-collared Swift 56. White-tipped Dove 57. Carib Grackle 58. Lesser Goldfinch 59. Tropical Kingbird 60. Vermilion Flycatcher 61. Pale-breasted Spinetail 62. Crested Caracara 63. Acorn Woodpecker 64. Smooth-billed Ani |
65. Pale-vented Pigeon
66. Streaked Saltator 67. Bananaquit 68. Saffron Finch 69. Scrub Tanager 70. Palm Tanager 71. Blue-grey Tanager 72. Black-billed Thrush 73. Southern House Wren 74. Blue-and-white Swallow 75. Southern Rough-winged Swallow 76. Rusty-margined Flycatcher 77. Great Kiskadee 78. Blue-headed Parrot 79. Red-crowned Woodpecker 80. American Black Vulture 81. Bare-faced Ibis 82. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird 83. Ruddy Ground Dove 84. Streaked Flycatcher 85. Common Squirrel Cuckoo 86. Great Antshrike 87. Crested Antshrike 88. Buff-throated Saltator 89. Dull-coloured Grassquit 90. Grey-breasted Wood-wren 91. Northern Yellow Warbler 92. Thick-billed Euphonia 93. Streak-headed Woodcreeper 94. Ruddy-breasted Seedeater 95. Blackburnian Warbler |
Birding in Colombia is a world-class experience because the country is home to nearly 2,000 avian species—accounting for about 20% of all birds on Earth. Its unique equatorial location, varied microclimates, and intersecting mountain ranges create an unparalleled paradise for both novice and expert birders. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Why Colombia is a Birdwatcher's Dream
The Secret Behind the Birds
Practical & Community Benefits
Explore upcoming itineraries, birding trails, and local conservation efforts on the official Colombia Travel Birdwatching guide. To see which hot spots you can hit on your trip, check out the regional data on the Audubon Colombia page.
Why Colombia is a Birdwatcher's Dream
- Unmatched Diversity: With over 1,900 native and migratory species, Colombia boasts the highest bird count of any country globally, surpassing even regions many times its size.
- High Endemism: The country hosts roughly 80 to 90 species found absolutely nowhere else on the planet, including the Santa Marta Parakeet, the Gold-ringed Tanager, and the Blue-billed Curassow.
- Hummingbird Capital: Colombia is the best place on earth for spotting these iridescent fliers, hosting over 150 of the world's 330+ hummingbird species. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
The Secret Behind the Birds
- Topography: The Andes mountains split into three distinct ranges (Western, Central, and Eastern) as they enter the country, creating deep valleys and isolating bird populations over millions of years to foster unique evolution.
- Ecosystem Variety: You can transition from the Amazonian jungles to the snow-capped Andean peaks, misty cloud forests, and tropical Caribbean coasts, all within a short distance. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Practical & Community Benefits
- Global Big Day Champions: Because of this hyper-diversity, Colombia consistently tops the charts during the global "Global Big Day," frequently recording the highest number of species spotted in a single 24-hour period.
- Community-Led Conservation: Birdwatching generates vital income and sustainable jobs for rural communities. Former farmers have been trained as specialized local guides, meaning you get the most knowledgeable expertise on the ground. [1, 2, 3]
Explore upcoming itineraries, birding trails, and local conservation efforts on the official Colombia Travel Birdwatching guide. To see which hot spots you can hit on your trip, check out the regional data on the Audubon Colombia page.