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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
1ColumbiformesColumbidaeBand-tailed PigeonPaloma Nuca BlancaPomba-de-coleira-brancaPatagioenas fasciataNative
  
2ApodiformesTrochilidaeShining SunbeamColibrí ParamunoAglaeactis cupripennisNative
 LC 
3Collared IncaInca CollarejoCoeligena torquataNative
 LC 
4Sword-billed HummingbirdColibrí PicoespadaEnsifera ensiferaNative
 LC 
5Tourmaline SunangelAngel gorgiturmalinaHeliangelus exortisNative
 LC 
6Speckled HummingbirdPicaflor YungueñoAdelomyia melanogenysNative
 LC 
7Long-tailed SylphSilfo ColiverdeAglaiocercus kingiiNative
 LC 
8Tyrian MetaltailMetalura ColirrojaMetallura tyrianthinaNative
 LC 
9Viridian MetaltailMetalura VerdeMetallura williamiNative
 LC 
10Buffy HelmetcrestChivito Del RuizOxypogon stuebeliiNative
  
11White-bellied WoodstarRumbito PechiblancoChaetocercus mulsantNative
 LC 
12StrigiformesStrigidaeWhite-throated Screech OwlMegascops albogularisNative
 LC 
13AccipitriformesAccipitridaeOrnate Hawk-EagleÁguila Crestuda RealGavião-de-penachoSpizaetus ornatusNative
 NT 
14Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
15TrogoniformesTrogonidaeMasked TrogonTrogon EnmascaradoSurucuá-mascaradoTrogon personatusNative
 LC 
16PiciformesRamphastidaeBlack-billed Mountain ToucanTerlaque PechiazulAndigena nigrirostrisNative
 LC 
17PicidaeGolden-olive WoodpeckerCarpintero Dorado GrisPica-pau-oliváceoColaptes rubiginosusNative
 LC 
18Crimson-mantled WoodpeckerCarpintero Dorso CarmesiColaptes rivoliiNative
 LC 
19Powerful WoodpeckerCarpintero PoderosoCampephilus pollensNative
 LC 
20PsittaciformesPsittacidaeGolden-plumed ParakeetAratinga de PincelesLeptosittaca branickiiNative
 LC 
21PasseriformesCotingidaeRed-crested CotingaCotinga CrestadaAmpelion rubrocristatusNative
 LC 
22Dusky PihaPiha OscuraLipaugus fuscocinereusNative
 LC 
23TyrannidaeRufous-crowned Tody-FlycatcherTiranuelo CoronadoPoecilotriccus ruficepsNative
 LC 
24Cinnamon FlycatcherBirro ChicoPyrrhomyias cinnamomeusNative
 LC 
25GrallariidaeChestnut-crowned AntpittaTororoí ComprapánGrallaria ruficapillaNative
 LC 
26Tawny AntpittaGralaria LeonadaGrallaria quitensisNative
 LC 
27RhinocryptidaeOcellated TapaculoTapaculo OceladoAcropternis orthonyxNative
  
28FurnariidaeMontane WoodcreeperTrepatroncos MontañésLepidocolaptes lacrymigerNative
 LC 
29Stout-billed CinclodesRemolinera EcuatorianaCinclodes excelsiorNative
 LC 
30Many-striped CanasteroCanastero MultilistadoAsthenes flammulataNative
 LC 
31HirundinidaeBrown-bellied SwallowGolondrina PlomizaOrochelidon murinaNative
 LC 
32TroglodytidaeGrass WrenRatona AperdizadaCorruíra-do-campoCistothorus platensisNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeGreat ThrushZorzal GrandeTurdus fuscaterNative
 LC 
34PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
35IcteridaeCrested OropendolaYapúJapuPsarocolius decumanusNative
 LC 
36ParulidaeGolden-fronted WhitestartCandelita CopetiamarillaMyioborus ornatusNative
 LC 
37ThraupidaeBlue-backed ConebillPicocono DorsiazulConirostrum sitticolorNative
 LC 
38Capped ConebillPicocono CoronadoConirostrum albifronsNative
 LC 
39Scarlet-bellied Mountain TanagerTangara EscarlataAnisognathus igniventrisNative
 LC 
40Blue-winged Mountain TanagerTangara-Montana AliazulAnisognathus somptuosusNative
 LC 
41PlushcapDiademaCatamblyrhynchus diademaNative
 LC 
42Plain-colored SeedeaterPiquitodeoro GrandeCatamenia inornataNative
 LC 
43Glistening-green TanagerTangara Verde RelucienteChlorochrysa phoenicotisNative
 LC 
44Masked FlowerpiercerPinchaflor EnmascaradoDiglossa cyaneaNative
 LC 
45Black FlowerpiercerPinchaflor NegroDiglossa humeralisNative
 LC 
46Purplish-mantled TanagerIridosornis porphyrocephalusNative
 NT 
47Black-eared HemispingusHemispingus de AntifazSphenopsis melanotisNative
 LC 
48Blue-capped TanagerAzulejo MontañeroSporathraupis cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
49Black-headed TanagerTangara CopinoSaíra-de-cabeça-pretaStilpnia cyanopteraNative
 LC 
50Bay-headed TanagerTangara CabecicastañaSaíra-de-cabeça-castanhaTangara gyrolaNative
 LC 
51Beryl-spangled TanagerTanagara MariposaTangara nigroviridisNative
 LC 
52Blue-and-black TanagerTangara NegriazulTangara vassoriiNative
 LC 
53Black-backed Bush TanagerQuinuero DorsinegroUrothraupis stolzmanniNative
 LC 
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