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.
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.
