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Colombia

General Information

Colombia is located in the northwest of South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, and Ecuador and Peru to the south. This country is situated in a unique geographical position, as it encompasses a wide range of ecosystems and natural regions, from tropical coasts to the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. Colombia´s geography is very diverse, with a large number of rivers, lakes, wetlands, and protected areas that offer a wide range of opportunities for nature observation.

In terms of how to get to Colombia, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, such as El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, which is the largest and most congested in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to reach different parts of the country. You can also use land transportation, such as buses or taxis, to travel on the roads and highways that connect the different cities and regions. In some areas, especially in rural or jungle areas, it may be necessary to use boats or trails to access more remote places. It is essential to keep in mind that, depending on the time of year and weather conditions, some roads or routes may be closed or inaccessible.

Colombia has a wide range of natural environments and landscapes, from tropical forests and jungles to mountains and páramos. The Andes mountain range runs through the country from north to south, creating a wide range of ecosystems and microclimates. In the Amazon region, there are extensive areas of tropical rainforest, with rivers and lakes that offer a high level of biodiversity. On the coasts, you can find beaches, mangroves, and wetlands, which are habitats for a wide variety of birds and other animals. In general, Colombia´s climate is tropical, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels in most regions. However, in the higher areas, such as the páramos and mountains, the climate can be cooler and drier.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Colombia, it is essential to keep in mind that the country has a significant amount of tourist infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. In the larger cities, such as Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, you can find a wide range of services and facilities for visitors. In rural and jungle areas, it may be necessary to plan ahead and hire guides or transportation services to access more remote places. It is also important to be aware of the restrictions and regulations that may apply in some protected areas or conservation zones. In general, Colombia is a country with a rich natural and cultural heritage, and offers a wide range of opportunities for nature observation and exploration of its landscapes and ecosystems.

Planning and preparation are key to a successful visit to Colombia. It is essential to research and obtain information about weather conditions, roads, and access routes, as well as about the services and facilities available in different regions. It is also important to respect the regulations and restrictions that apply in protected areas and conservation zones, and to take measures to minimize the environmental and cultural impact of the visit. With proper planning and preparation, Colombia can be an exciting and rewarding destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

In summary, Colombia is a country with a great geographical and natural diversity, offering a wide range of opportunities for nature observation and exploration of its landscapes and ecosystems. With proper planning and preparation, visitors can enjoy an exciting and rewarding experience in this South American country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Ground DoveRolitaRolinha-cinzentaColumbina passerinaNative
 LC 
2White-winged DovePaloma Ala BlancaZenaida asiaticaNative
 LC 
3Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
4White-crowned PigeonPaloma CoronitaPatagioenas leucocephalaNative
 NT 
5Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
6CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSemipalmated PloverChorlito PalmadoBatuíra-de-bandoCharadrius semipalmatusNative
 LC 
7Southern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
8Wilson´s PloverFrailecillo de WilsonBatuíra-bicudaAnarhynchus wilsoniaNative
 LC 
9ScolopacidaeSpotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
10WilletPlayero Ala BlancaMaçarico-de-asa-brancaTringa semipalmataNative
 LC 
11Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
12Least SandpiperPlayerito MenorMaçariquinhoCalidris minutillaNative
 NT 
13LaridaeRoyal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
14Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
15SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
16PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
17PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
18ArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
19Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
20Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
21Yellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
22Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
23Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
24ApodiformesTrochilidaeGreen-breasted MangoMango PechiverdeAnthracothorax prevostiiNative
 LC 
25CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
26PiciformesPicidaeRed-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
27FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
28Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
29PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBrown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
30PasseriformesTyrannidaeCaribbean ElaeniaElenia CaribeñaElaenia martinicaNative
 LC 
31Cattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
32Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
33Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
34Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
35Grey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
36VireonidaeSan Andres VireoVireo de San AndrésVireo caribaeusNative
 VU 
37HirundinidaeTree SwallowGolondrina BicolorTachycineta bicolorNative
 LC 
38Barn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
39TroglodytidaeBicolored WrenCucarachero CurrucuchúGarrincha-dos-lhanosCampylorhynchus griseusNative
 LC 
40MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
41IcteridaeJamaican OrioleTurpial CaribeñoIcterus leucopteryxNative
 LC 
42Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
43ParulidaeBlack-and-white WarblerReinita TrepadoraMniotilta variaNative
 LC 
44Blackburnian WarblerReinita GorjinaranjaMariquita-papo-de-fogoSetophaga fuscaNative
 LC 
45American Yellow WarblerReinita NorteamericanaSetophaga aestivaNative
  
46Palm WarblerReinita CoronicastañaSetophaga palmarumNative
 LC 
47ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
48BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
49Black-faced GrassquitSemillerito BicolorMelanospiza bicolorNative
 LC 
50Olive-grey SaltatorPepitero OliváceoSaltator olivascensNative
  
51Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
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