If you are passionate about wildlife photography or birdwatching, there is one destination that stands above the rest: Colombia.
The Hellmayrea gularis, commonly known as the White-browed Spinetail, is a captivating species that hides within the dense, humid Andean forests.
The Striolated Manakin (Machaeropterus striolatus) is a captivating species known for its small size and vibrant colors.
The Masked Trogon is a medium-sized bird, typically measuring around 25 to 28 cm (9.8 to 11 inches) in length. Its striking appearance is characterized by iridescent feathers that shimmer with various hues depending on the light.
The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is a dense forest species that inhabits the cloud forests and humid montane forests of the Andes
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 booted racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) is a species of hummingbird. It is found in the Andean cordillera of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. A population also occurs on the Venezuelan coast. This is the only species in the monotypic genus Ocreatus.
The Black-throated Tody-Tyrant has olive-green upperparts and crown. The wings are plain. The loral area, forehead, and area around the eyes are white (caesius) or buffy (pyrrhops). The underparts are whitish with a distinctive black throat. The bill is black and the iris is brown.
Silent bird that lives in low strata of humid forests. Its name Malacoptila means soft plumage and derives from the Greek roots malakos = soft and ptilon = plumage. His epithet mystacalis means mustache and comes from the Greek mustax, mustakos.
Of the Puffbirds it is one of the most conspicuous and active species. Currently the taxonomic status of its subspecies is under discussion. Its name Hypnelus derives from the Greek hupnelos = sleepy and the epithet ruficollis means reddish neck and derives from the Latin rufus = reddish and collis = neck.
