See some of the stunning birds that call Colombia home
Summary
Colombia has about 2,000 bird species, more than any other country, making it a top destination for bird watchers. This diversity supports a growing ecotourism industry that helps Colombia’s economy. Many unique birds, including various hummingbirds, live in Colombia's diverse environments like the Andes mountains and wet rainforests.Key Facts
- Colombia has around 2,000 bird species, the highest number in the world.
- Bird watching brings significant tourism money to Colombia’s economy.
- Tatamá National Park in the Andes is one of the wettest places on Earth with many bird species.
- Colombia has over 160 species of hummingbirds, such as the Empress brilliant and Violet-tailed sylph.
- Hummingbirds can fly in all directions, including backward, and flap their wings up to 80 times a second.
- The Blue-gray tanager and Cinnamon flycatcher are common birds in Colombia’s tropical and subtropical zones.
- The Black vulture is a large bird that often feeds on roadkill along highways.
- Bird watchers visited Colombia to find the rare Chami antpitta, a prized and elusive bird species.
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