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37. Buff-necked Ibis
38. Striped Cuckoo 39. Eared Dove 40. Rock Dove 41. Yellow-faced Grassquit 42. Green Honeycreeper 43. Crimson-backed Tanager 44. Tropical Parula 45. Clay-coloured Thrush 46. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet 47. Roadside Hawk 48. Western Emerald 49. Yellow-bellied Seedeater 50. Flame-rumped Tanager 51. White-lined Tanager 52. Yellow-backed Oriole 53. Rufous-collared Sparrow 54. Tropical Mockingbird 55. Cattle Tyrant 56. Golden-faced Tyrannulet 57. Yellow-bellied Elaenia 58. Yellow-headed Caracara 59. White-tailed Hawk 60. Western Cattle-Egret 61. Steely-vented Hummingbird 62. White-collared Swift 63. White-tipped Dove 64. Carib Grackle 65. Lesser Goldfinch 66. Tropical Kingbird 67. Vermilion Flycatcher 68. Pale-breasted Spinetail 69. Crested Caracara 70. Acorn Woodpecker 71. Smooth-billed Ani 72. Pale-vented Pigeon 73. Streaked Saltator 74. Bananaquit 75. Saffron Finch 76. Scrub Tanager |
77. Palm Tanager
78. Blue-grey Tanager 79. Black-billed Thrush 80. Southern House Wren 81. Blue-and-white Swallow 82. Southern Rough-winged Swallow 83. Rusty-margined Flycatcher 84. Great Kiskadee 85. Blue-headed Parrot 86. Red-crowned Woodpecker 87. American Black Vulture 88. Bare-faced Ibis 89. Yellow Oriole 90. Grey Seedeater 91. Rufous-naped Greenlet 92. Chivi Vireo 93. Great Egret 94. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird 95. Ruddy Ground Dove 96. Streaked Flycatcher 97. Common Squirrel Cuckoo 98. Great Antshrike 99. Barred Antshrike 100. Grey Breasted Wood-wren 101. Northern Yellow Warbler 102. Thick Billed Euphonia 103. Streak-headed Woodcreeper 104. Plain Antvireo 105. Chestnut-capped Brushfinch 106. Ultramarine Grosbeak |
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.