Birds flourish in Colombian region once home to guerrilla groups
Summary
Colombia has more bird species than any other country because of its varied landscape and past armed conflicts that kept some areas wild. Since a 2016 peace deal, these regions have become safer, attracting bird watchers and boosting Colombia’s ecotourism and economy.Key Facts
- Colombia has about 2,000 species of birds, the highest number in the world.
- Years of conflict kept some parts of Colombia’s forests untouched by people.
- In 2016, the government signed a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group.
- Peace has made it safer to visit remote forest areas with many bird species.
- Bird watching is growing as a tourist activity, helping the economy.
- Tatamá National Park on the Andes’ western slope is a key bird habitat.
- Diego Calderón Franco is a famous Colombian bird guide who knows many local species.
- Hummingbirds in the area can be territorial and often fight for space.
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