This species is found in the western Andes. Of the species of the genus it is one of the least hidden and most arboreal. Its name Atlapetes derives from the Greek Atlas, which in mythology was a titan who was turned into a mountain, petes also derives from the Greek and means bird. Its tricolor epithet derives from Latin and means three colors.
The Blue-Winged Mountain Tanager is a common species and its populations appear to be stable. Its name Anisognathus derives from the Greek roots anisos = uneven and gnathos = lower jaw. Sumptuosus derives from Latin and means extravagant.
This small and short-billed hummingbird has a colorful plumage ranging from coppery green to brown. Habitant of the Andes mountains, likes the humid forests and the plains.
maybe one of the most common birds in colombia that can be seen. Its name Tyrannus derives from Latin and means tyrant, despot referring to the aggressive behavior of birds of this genus
The masked saltator is listed as Vulnerable nationally and Near Threatened internationally. It is found in Andean forests in very localized regions of the country. its name Saltator derives from Latin and means dancer while its epithet cinctus also derives from Latin and means collared.
The Crimson-Backed Tanager Is A Striking Red Bird With A Shining Silver Beak which knows how to accessorize. These tanagers are native to South and Central America and it is relatively common under the 1700 M.A.S.L
This species is found in almost the entire country. It moves through the vegetation with movements reminiscent of squirrels and then glides down.
Scarlet macaw is an iconic animal in the most part of america. But far from what it seems and even classified as a «least concern» by the IUCN the scarlet macaw is threatened by habitat loss and and illegal traffic.
This tyranid is a overwinter with permanent reproductive populations in the country. The Fork-tailed Flycatcher is a very distinctive species of savannas and open areas. Its name Tyrannus derives from Latin and means tyrant, despot referring to the aggressive behavior of birds of this genus and savana comes from the French savane, referring to its main habitat.
This species is remarkably noisy.
Cyanocorax means blue raven and derives from the Greek roots kuanos = dark blue and korax = raven. Its epithet affinis derives from Latin and means affine referring to a relationship of similarity not necessarily clarified.
