International Jaguar Day
International Jaguar Day was created to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina. Observed annually on November 29, International Jaguar Day celebrates the Americas’ largest wild cat
Spectacled bear – Chingaza National Park
The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America and one of the most emblematic mammals of the tropical Andes. The Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) is endemic to South America and is classified as “vulnerable to extinction” according
A private trip: classic on the Andes, August 2021
By. Alejandro Pinto After more than a year of hard times, we are back in the field again, to do what we are the best for… lead memorable bird watching trips! this time a small group of friends: Michael, Robert, Donald
Draw A Bird Day – A Celebration of Science
Pencil, pen, felt tip or chalk, Draw a Picture of a Bird Day is great fun for everyone. It’s very straightforward: simply draw a picture of a bird in tribute to our feathered friends, but if you fancy some diversity there’s actually a
Steven Hilty – Birds Of Colombia
In 1986, "La Hilty", the first bird guide known for Colombia was launched. Since then, its author, Steven Hilty, has not published another work of this kind for the country. Manakin Nature Tours presents an exclusive interview in which Steve
Why Birding in Colombia?
Colombia is a bird's paradise, with over 1963 species recorded, positioning our country in the top with the greatest biodiversity of birds, that one is an excellent reason for you to come birding in Colombia, but we know is not
Why is Colombia the Most Biodiverse Country on the Planet?
Colombia is 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. When we talk about the biodiversity
Colombia Endemic – Andes & Choco
This is the first part of an incredible tour focused on endemic and near-endemic birds of Colombia, with at least 35 endemic and 51 near endemics from the Eastern, Central and Western Andes. A tour in where the number of
We’re Back
We know that we are still in difficult times, but we are gradually resuming our normalcy, so we want to share these moments with everyone, safely and carefully we can return to our birdwatching trips, we are here waiting for
Pantanal Lands of Macaws and Other Charms
The Pantanal is directly influenced by three important Brazilian biomes: Amazon, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. In addition, it is influenced by the Chaco biome (name given to the Pantanal located in the north of Paraguay and east of Bolivia)