There are places you visit…and places that change the way you see.
At Coraves, every journey begins long before the first photograph.
It starts with a question: what does it truly mean to witness nature through the lens?
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 Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is a dense forest species that inhabits the cloud forests and humid montane forests of the Andes
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.
Generally, a silent and uncommon bird that inhabits intermediate altitudes in the Colombian Andes. Its name means bird with a long mantle and a golden head. Pharomachrus derives from the Greek roots pharos = mantle, makros = long, and auriceps from the Latin aurum = golden and ceps = head.
This parrot likes to fly in pairs or large flocks and its call in flight is very loud and harsh. Its name means Autumnal Amazon and derives from the term Amazona that refers to the Amazon and the epithet autumnalis derives from Latin and means autumnal.
The Harpy is the largest eagle in the western and southern hemisphere, and the second largest in the world. However, it is the most powerful and robust bird of prey, which is why it can feed on large vertebrates such as monkeys, sloths and even deers. It is considered an apex predator and its conservation status is near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.
