The Spotted Antbird is a small, striking bird found in the understory of tropical forests. Adults measure about 12.5 cm (5 inches) in length. Males have a black face, throat, and upper chest, contrasting sharply with a white belly that’s covered in bold black spots—hence the name «Spotted.» Their upperparts are olive-brown with chestnut-colored wings marked by white wingbars. Females are similar but duller overall, with a more subdued face pattern and less contrast in the spotting.
The Crescent-faced Antpitta inhabits cloud forests, shrublands, and forest edges, where the climate is cool and humid. However, habitat fragmentation and climate change pose significant threats to its survival.
The Harpy Eagle is a behemoth of the tropical rainforest, its imposing presence commanding reverence from all who cross its path. With wings outstretched, this majestic raptor casts a shadow over the forest floor, its piercing gaze scanning the underbrush for unsuspecting prey.
The Ultramarine Grosbeak is a stunningly beautiful bird, with its bright blue plumage and striking black face mask making it a standout in its native habitats.
The Bicolored Antpitta (Grallaria rufocinerea) is a medium-sized bird with reddish-brown upperparts and grey underparts, found in cloud forests and Andean montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
The Stout-billed Cinclodes (Cinclodes excelsior) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland
A massive snowy mountain covers the horizon of the Manizales city not only imposing respect but also fulfilling the hearts of each person who wakes up with this beautiful panorama The Nevado del Ruiz volcano knowing as cumanday too is located in the southeast of Manizales with an elevation of 5,321 M.A.S.L (17,457 ft) and […]
This bird has a very particular nest, which consists of a long cone which it builds with vegetable wool and feathers. Its name Panyptila which derives from the Greek roots panu = excessively and ptilon = wing. Its epithet cayennensis refers to Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana.
This species was previously considered conspecific with C. vauxi, C. viridipenis and C. pelagic and is normally difficult to differentiate from other Chaetura. Its name Chaetura derives from the Greek roots khaite = hair and oura = tail. The epithet chapmani was established in honor of the American ornithologist and collector Frank Michler Chapman.
The fulvous-breasted flatbill (Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
