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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
1PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeAmerican FlamingoFlamenco del CaribeFlamingoPhoenicopterus ruberNative
 LC 
2ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Ground DoveRolitaRolinha-cinzentaColumbina passerinaNative
 LC 
3Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
4White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
5SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
6PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
7ArdeidaeReddish EgretGarceta RojizaEgretta rufescensNative
 NT 
8Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
9ApodiformesTrochilidaeWhite-necked JacobinColibrí Nuca BlancaBeija-flor-azul-de-rabo-brancoFlorisuga mellivoraNative
 LC 
10Sparkling VioletearColibrí GrandeBeija-flor-violetaColibri coruscansNative
  
11Black-throated MangoPicaflor Vientre NegroBeija-flor-de-veste-pretaAnthracothorax nigricollisNative
 LC 
12Rufous-tailed HummingbirdAmazilia RabirrufaAmazilia tzacatlNative
 LC 
13CathartiformesCathartidaeKing VultureJote RealUrubu-reiSarcoramphus papaNative
 LC 
14Black VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
15AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative
 LC 
16CoraciiformesMomotidaeWhooping MotmotMomotus subrufescensNative
 LC 
17PiciformesRamphastidaeKeel-billed ToucanTucán Pico Arco IrisRamphastos sulfuratusNative
 NT 
18PicidaeChestnut PiculetTelegrafista CastañoPicumnus cinnamomeusNative
 LC 
19Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta NegraPica-pau-de-topete-vermelhoCampephilus melanoleucosNative
 LC 
20Red-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
21FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
22PsittaciformesPsittacidaeOrange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
23Brown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
24PasseriformesPipridaeLance-tailed ManakinSaltarín LanceoladoChiroxiphia lanceolataNative
 LC 
25TityridaeBlack-crowned TityraTueré ChicoAnambé-branco-de-bochecha-pardaTityra inquisitorNative
 LC 
26Masked TityraTueré EnmascaradoAnambé-branco-de-máscara-negraTityra semifasciataNative
 LC 
27TyrannidaeBlack PhoebeViudita de RíoSayornis nigricansNative
 LC 
28Lesser ElaeniaFiofío BelicosoChibumElaenia chiriquensisNative
 LC 
29Lesser KiskadeeBenteveo Pico FinoBentevizinho-do-brejoPhilohydor lictorNative
 LC 
30Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
31Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
32Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
33FurnariidaeStraight-billed WoodcreeperTrepador SubesubeArapaçu-de-bico-brancoDendroplex picusNative
 LC 
34VireonidaeBrown-capped VireoVireo CoronipardoVireo leucophrysNative
 LC 
35CorvidaeBlack-chested JayUrraca PechinegraCyanocorax affinisNative
 LC 
36TurdidaeGreat ThrushZorzal GrandeTurdus fuscaterNative
 LC 
37Pale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
38FringillidaeThick-billed EuphoniaEuphonia PiquigruesaGaturamo-de-bico-grossoEuphonia laniirostrisNative
 LC 
39Lesser GoldfinchJilguero AliblancoSpinus psaltriaNative
 LC 
40PasserellidaeGolden-winged SparrowMaizcubaArremon schlegeliNative
 LC 
41Rufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
42IcteridaeCrested OropendolaYapúJapuPsarocolius decumanusNative
 LC 
43Orange-crowned OrioleGonzalito RealIcterus auricapillusNative
 LC 
44Yellow OrioleTurpial AmarilloJoão-pinto-amareloIcterus nigrogularisNative
 LC 
45Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
46Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNative
 LC 
47ParulidaeLouisiana WaterthrushReinita Charquera de LuisianaParkesia motacillaNative
 LC 
48Rufous-capped WarblerChipe Rey MexicanoBasileuterus rufifronsNative
 LC 
49CardinalidaeVermilion CardinalCardenal BermejoCardinalis phoeniceusNative
 LC 
50ThraupidaeSwallow TanagerTersinaSaí-andorinhaTersina viridisNative
 LC 
51Blue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
52Blue-black GrassquitVolatineroTiziuVolatinia jacarinaNative
 LC 
53White-shouldered TanagerTangara HombriblancaPipira-de-encontro-brancoLoriotus luctuosusNative
 LC 
54Crimson-backed TanagerTangara Sangre de ToroRamphocelus dimidiatusNative
 LC 
55Buff-throated SaltatorPepitero Garganta CanelaTempera-violaSaltator maximusNative
 LC 
56Olive-grey SaltatorPepitero OliváceoSaltator olivascensNative
  
57Streaked SaltatorPepitero ListadoSaltator striatipectusNative
 LC 
58Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
59Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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