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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
1BeloniformesBelonidaeHoundfishAgujón LiseroZambaio-roliçoTylosurus crocodilusNative
  
2PerciformesScaridaeRainbow ParrotfishLoro GuacamayoScarus guacamaiaNot listed
  
3SquamataIguanidaeIguana VerdeIguana iguanaNative
  
4PolychrotidaeAnolis concolorNative
  
5TeiidaeRainbow WhiptailLagartija AzulCnemidophorus lemniscatusNative
  
6ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Ground DoveRolitaRolinha-cinzentaColumbina passerinaNative
 LC 
7White-winged DovePaloma Ala BlancaZenaida asiaticaNative
 LC 
8Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
9White-crowned PigeonPaloma CoronitaPatagioenas leucocephalaNative
 NT 
10Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
11CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSemipalmated PloverChorlito PalmadoBatuíra-de-bandoCharadrius semipalmatusNative
 LC 
12Southern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
13Wilson´s PloverFrailecillo de WilsonBatuíra-bicudaAnarhynchus wilsoniaNative
 LC 
14ScolopacidaeSpotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
15WilletPlayero Ala BlancaMaçarico-de-asa-brancaTringa semipalmataNative
 LC 
16Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
17Least SandpiperPlayerito MenorMaçariquinhoCalidris minutillaNative
 NT 
18LaridaeRoyal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
19Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
20SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
21PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
22PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
23ArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
24Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
25Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
26Yellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
27Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
28Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
29ApodiformesTrochilidaeGreen-breasted MangoMango PechiverdeAnthracothorax prevostiiNative
 LC 
30CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
31PiciformesPicidaeRed-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
32FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
33Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
34PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBrown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
35PasseriformesTyrannidaeCaribbean ElaeniaElenia CaribeñaElaenia martinicaNative
 LC 
36Cattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
37Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
38Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
39Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
40Grey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
41VireonidaeSan Andres VireoVireo de San AndrésVireo caribaeusNative
 VU 
42HirundinidaeTree SwallowGolondrina BicolorTachycineta bicolorNative
 LC 
43Barn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
44TroglodytidaeBicolored WrenCucarachero CurrucuchúGarrincha-dos-lhanosCampylorhynchus griseusNative
 LC 
45MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
46IcteridaeJamaican OrioleTurpial CaribeñoIcterus leucopteryxNative
 LC 
47Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
48ParulidaeBlack-and-white WarblerReinita TrepadoraMniotilta variaNative
 LC 
49Blackburnian WarblerReinita GorjinaranjaMariquita-papo-de-fogoSetophaga fuscaNative
 LC 
50American Yellow WarblerReinita NorteamericanaSetophaga aestivaNative
  
51Palm WarblerReinita CoronicastañaSetophaga palmarumNative
 LC 
52ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
53BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
54Black-faced GrassquitSemillerito BicolorMelanospiza bicolorNative
 LC 
55Olive-grey SaltatorPepitero OliváceoSaltator olivascensNative
  
56Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
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