Santa Marta Sabrewing – hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia
An experienced local birdwatcher in Colombia rediscovered the Santa Marta Sabrewing Campylopterus phainopeplus, a relatively large hummingbird only found in the country’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It’s only the second time the species has had a documented sighting since it
World Biodiversity Day – A natural paradise in Colombia
Colombia is a natural paradise, one of the countries with more richness in terms of fauna and flora in the world. It is one of the most recognized for its beauty and everything related with biodiversity and nature. HOW MANY RECORDED
Birding and Conservation – Helping to Save the Harpy Eagle in Colombia
Our second scouting trip started on late April, our main aim was to help in monitoring the nesting site but also check other potential places after talking with some local members along the research area. Once in the town we
World Wildlife Day – Manakin Nature Tours Conservation Program
Wild animals and wild plants, in addition to their intrinsic value, contribute to ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of human well-being and sustainable development. World Wildlife Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the beauty
HELP US SAVE the Harpy Eagle in Colombia – The largest raptor in the Americas
The largest raptor in the Americas and one of the world’s largest eagle species, it can measure as long as 3.5 feet and weigh up to 20 pounds. A predatory bird with huge feet and talons used for hunting monkeys,
Daniel López – Birding and Wildlife Professional Guide
I've never really enjoyed the routine, so I've always been interested in learning new things, practicing different activities and having the fortune of sharing the majority of my pastimes with my younger brother. This is how one day my brother got
Birding and Wildlife Professional Guide – Camilo Orjuela
Daniel Camilo Orjuela, I am 27 years old, a young man who grew up on countryside farms. During my regular activities in my childhood I was in constant contact with nature which led me to find a passion. Now I
Michael Molina – Birding and Wildlife Professional Guide
I was born in Palestina Huila in 1998, my parents are Marco Antonio Molina and Melida Cruz Beltran, I have 2 sister Anyela Molina Cruz and Helina died when she was little, I was born in a small town and
Tapir of Colombia – World Tapir Day 2021
The known living tapirs inhabit southeastern Asia, Central America, and South America (Nowak 1997). Extant tapir diversity and distribution are relicts of a richer group of species and larger distribution range attained during the Pleistocene. Did you know that there are
Cristian Daza Birding and Wildlife Professional Guide
Cristian is a 28-year-old country-raised young man who fell in love with birds when he was 8 years old and that moves with his life story, very particular and dignified to count. He was born in Pereira, on December 23, 1990