Country
Class
Habitat
Spotting Area
Conservation Status
Endemic
Acorn Woodpecker
The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker with unique face pattern: red crown, pale yellowish forehead and throat, and pale eye. Otherwise glossy-black with streaky underparts. In flight,…
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Alpaca
The alpaca is a domesticated South American camelid known for its soft, luxurious fleece. Adults typically measure about 81 to 99 centimeters at the shoulder and weigh between 48 to…
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Amazon Kingfisher
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a medium-sized kingfisher of tropical lowlands. Found singly or in pairs, along rivers and at the edges of ponds and lakes, often perched on…
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Amazon River Dolphin
The Amazon river dolphin has a stocky body and a long beak. Adult males are larger than females and develop a distinct pink color, especially on their bellies. Their flippers…
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Andean Cock-of-the-rock
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus) is and iconic birds of the Andes. Fairly large, significantly larger and chunkier than a thrush. Found in cloud forest at middle elevations, most often…
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Andean Condor
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) has black plumage with a white collar of feathers around its neck. It has a bald head and neck, and males have a fleshy comb…
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Andean Motmot
The Andean Motmot or Highland Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a colorful near-passerine bird found from northern Colombia to western Bolivia. Is in general typical of its family: It is a…
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Andean Tapir
The Mountain Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque), also known as the Andean tapir, is the smallest of the three tapir species. Adults typically measure about 180 to 220 centimeters in body length,…
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Andean Teal
The Andean Teal (Anas andium) is an small duck found in high elevation lakes and wetlands from Venezuela, Colombia to southern Ecuador. Dark grayish-brown overall with spotted breast and fine…
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Baird’s Tapir
Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is a remarkable, three-toed ungulate native to the rainforests and swamps of Central America, ranging from southern Mexico to northwestern Colombia. Sporting a coat of dark…
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Bare-Faced Curassow
The bare-faced curassow is a species of bird found in humid forests of Central and South America. They are a mostly black curassow with a distinctive powder blue bill, red…
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Bat Falcon
The Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) is a falcon that is a resident breeder in tropical Mexico, Central and South America, Trinidad. It was long known as Falco albigularis ; the…
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Bay-headed Tanager
The Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) is a vibrantly-colored, tropical bird that occurs in Costa Rica, Panama, and in much of northern South America. The Bay-headed Tanager also is genetically diverse,…
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Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker (Melanerpes pulcher) is a colourful bird about 18 cm (7 in) long. It is similar in appearance to the black-cheeked woodpecker and the golden-naped woodpecker but their…
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Berthelot’s Pipit
Berthelot’s pipit (Anthus berthelotii) is a small passerine bird endemic to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It measures about 13-14 cm in length and weighs around 15-20 grams. This slender…
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Black-billed Mountain Toucan
The Black-billed Mountain Toucan (Andigena nigrirostris) is a colorful bird species found in the andean forests from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador to extreme northwest Peru. It feeds on fruits and insects…
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Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle
The Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus) is a lraptor with broad wings and short tail. Fairly common and widespread in South America, from high elevations in the Andes of Colombia to…
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Black-collared Hawk
Attractive chunky hawk of marshes and wetlands. Usually seen perched quietly near water, waiting to swoop down and snatch fish or frogs. Adult is distinctive, with mostly orange plumage and…
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Black-throated Mango
The Black-throated Mango is a colorful hummingbird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a black throat, a green body, and a long, curved bill. It hovers near…
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Blue and Yellow Macaw
The blue and yellow macaw is a large parrot found in forests of South and Central America. They have predominantly blue and yellow plumage with some green on their wings….
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Blue Dacnis
The Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) is a small active warblerlike tanager with sharply pointed bill. Male blue with thin black mask, black throat and back. Female also distinctive, body entirely…
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Blue-and-black Tanager
The Blue-and-black Tanager (Tangara vassorii) is a small tanager is found in the upper subtropical and temperate forest, higher than most other small Andean tanagers. Mostly blue with black wings,…
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Blue-billed Curassow
Impressively large bird restricted to lowland rainforest in northern Colombia. It is critically endangered due to deforestation and hunting pressure. Male is black with a white belly and tail tip,…
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Blue-crowned Manakin
The Blue-crowned Manakin (Lepidothrix coronata) is a chunky little bird found in the understory of lowland forest across much of South America east of the Andes. Male is all black…
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Blue-headed Parrot
Blue-headed parrots (Pionus menstruus) are noisy birds and make light, high-pitched squeaking sweenk calls. They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain. They roost communally in palm and other trees,…
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Blue-winged Mountain Tanager
The Blue-winged Mountain Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus) is a colorful bird species found in the mountainous regions of Colombia. It has a predominantly blue plumage, a black face mask, and white…
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Boat-billed Heron
The boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius), colloquially known as the boatbill, is an atypical member of the heron family, and was formerly placed in a monotypic family, the Cochleariidae. It lives…
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Brazilian Tapir
The Brazilian tapir (Tapirus terrestris), also known as the South American tapir, is a large herbivorous mammal found in the forests and grasslands of South America. Adults typically weigh 150-250…
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Brown Bear
The brown bear is one of the largest bear species, found across North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult males can weigh between 180-545 kg, while females typically weigh between 135-360…
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Brown-throated Sloth
The Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is a cat-sized mammal, typically weighing 8-9 pounds, has a round head, a short snout, small eyes, long legs, tiny ears and a stubby tail….
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Buffy Helmetcrest
The Buffy Helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii) is a short-billed hummingbird found only at extremely high elevations in Colombia’s central Andes. Adult male’s green and blue beard, black and buff head pattern,…
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Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl of open grassy habitats. Appears brown at a distance with irregular white spotting. Yellow eyes. Active during day and night…
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Capybara
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. They have a robust, barrel-shaped body, short head, and a blunt nose. Adult capybaras can reach a length of about 106…
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Cauca Guan
The Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) is a turkeylike bird found only in western and southwestern Colombia, mostly in the Cauca Valley. Distinguished from Andean Guan by bright cinnamon (not brown)…
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Chestnut Wood-Quail
The Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) is a bird species found in the forests, only in Colombia, known for its chestnut coloration.. It has a brownish plumage with intricate patterns, a…
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Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer
The Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer (Diglossa gloriosissima) is a specialized bird found in the forests of Colombia. It has a brownish body, a chestnut-colored belly, and a curved bill with a sharp…
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Chestnut-crowned Antpitta
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) is quite common and easily heard, but shy and rarely seen in the open. Striking plumage renders this species unmistakable in range: bright rufous head, white…
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Chestnut-eared Aracari
The Chestnut-eared Aracari is a medium-sized toucan of the Amazon Basin of South America, especially the southern and western parts of the basin. It can be very common in its…
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Club-winged Manakin
The Club-winged Manakin (Machaeropterus deliciosus) is the unique and entertaining manakin found in lush cloud forest in western Ecuador and western Colombia. Feeds on berries, usually at middle levels in…
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Collared Aracari
The Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) has a black body with a yellow chest band and a red vent. It has a large, colorful bill and a short, rounded tail. An…
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Colombian Chachalaca
The Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) is a noisy bird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a brown body, a grayish head, and a long tail. It lives…
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Colombian Red Howler Monkey
The Red-howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus) is a large primate found in the forests of South America. Adult males typically weigh 6-9 kg and measure 49-72 cm in body length, with…
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Cory’s Shearwater
Cory’s shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a large seabird known for its long, slender wings and graceful flight. It measures about 45-56 cm in length, with a wingspan of approximately 112-126…
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Cotton-headed Tamarin
The cotton-headed tamarin, also known as the cotton-top tamarin, is a small New World monkey notable for its distinctive white crest of fur that flows over its head and shoulders,…
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Crab-eating Fox
The Crab-eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous), also known as the forest fox, is a medium-sized canid found in central South America. It has a slender body, a bushy tail, and a…
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Crested Guan
The Crested Guan has a black body with a grayish-blue crest on its head. It has a long, hooked beak and a short, rounded tail. Very large, long-tailed game bird…
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Crested Oropendola
Large blackbird with thick triangular bill. Dark blackish plumage, fading to paler reddish-brown at rear. At a distance, appears all black. Striking yellow tail and pale blue eye. Separated from…
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Crimson-rumped Toucanet
The Crimson-rumped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus) is a medium-sized, grass-green toucan of humid tropical forest from foothills to highlands. Usually in pairs or small groups, moving through the canopy or feeding…
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Crowned Woodnymph
The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) favors evergreen forest and edge in tropical lowlands, often near streams. Male is stunning but often looks all dark: note the fairly long, deeply forked…
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Gartered Trogon
The Gartered Trogon (Trogon caligatus) is relatively small and compact yellow-bellied trogon of tropical lowland forest, mainly in humid areas. Perches at mid to upper levels, often high in canopy….
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Giant Anteater
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. They have a distinctive appearance, with a long snout, bushy tail, and coarse fur….
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Giant Armadillo
The giant armadillo is the largest species of armadillo. It has a distinctive protective shell made of bony plates called osteoderms. Adults can reach a length of 150 centimeters including…
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Giant Otter
The giant otter is the largest otter species and is notable for its impressive size and aquatic adaptations. Adults typically measure 1.5 to 1.8 meters in body length, with the…
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Gold-ringed Tanager
The Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) is a beautiful tanager restricted to Colombia’s western Andes. It is one of the country’s most sought-after endemic birds due to its unique plumage and…
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Golden Tanager
The Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) is a small tanager found in Andean foothills and subtropical zone from Venezuela to Bolivia. Mostly bright golden-yellow with isolated black ear patch, streaked back,…
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Golden-hooded Tanager
The Golden-hooded Tanager (Tangara larvata) is a neotropical species that inhabits humid forest and forest edges. It belongs to the speciose genus Tangara and is often considered to belong to…
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Golden-plumed Parakeet
The Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) is a large green parakeet, are highly specialized for life in cloud forests and are adapted to the cool and humid conditions at higher elevations…
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Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan
The Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) is a stunning colorful bird species found in the high Andean cloud forest. It feeds on fruits and insects and plays a crucial role…
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Gray-handed Night Monkey
The gray-handed night monkey (Aotus griseimembra) is a small, nocturnal primate found in northern South America. They have a body length of 27-48 cm and a tail length of 26-39…
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Grayish Piculet
The Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis) is unique to Colombia and is recognized by its speckled appearance. Is a small woodpecker species found in the forests. It has a grayish-brown plumage…
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Great Potoo
The great potoo is a nightjar species found in forests of South and Central America. They have cryptic gray, brown, and black plumage that allows them to blend into tree…
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Green Anaconda
The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is one of the largest snakes in the world, native to South America. Females are larger than males, with females typically reaching lengths of 5-7…
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Green Honeycreeper
The Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) is a small green tanager. One of the most distinctive features of this species is the slender, slightly decurved bill, which is mostly yellow. Are…
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Green Jay
The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) is a colorful and noisy tropical bird. It belongs to the New World jays that are found in the Americas. Adult birds are variable in…
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Green Sea Turtle
The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a large, herbivorous marine turtle found in tropical and subtropical seas around the world. Known for its grace and beauty, this species plays…
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Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
The Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates auratus) is a captivating amphibian native to southeastern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and northwestern Colombia. Recognizable for its long lifespan, the species is also…
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Harpy Eagle
Harpy Eagles (Harpia harpyja) are among the world’s largest and most powerful eagles. Their rear talons are about 3-4 inches long – the same size as a grizzly bear’s claws!…
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Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), commonly known as the Tortuga Carey in Spanish, is a critically endangered marine turtle renowned for its strikingly beautiful shell and vital ecological role….
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Hoatzin
The Hoatzin is such a bizarre and unique bird that it almost has to be seen to be believed. Fortunately, seeing the Hoatzin is not difficult, as it is widespread…
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Horned Screamer
The Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta) is a enormous, ungainly ogre of a bird. Found around freshwater marshes and rivers in Amazonian lowlands. Dark gray and black overall with a scaly…
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Humboldt’s Squirrel Monkey
The squirrel monkey is a small, agile primate with a slender body and a long, prehensile tail that aids in its arboreal lifestyle. Adult Cassiquiarensis squirrel monkeys measure about 25…
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Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are remarkable creatures, admired for their grace, intelligence, and the vital role they play in marine ecosystems. Protecting these whales and their habitats is crucial for maintaining the…
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Indigo-capped Hummingbird
The Indigo-capped Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanifrons) is a medium-sized colorful hummingbird species endemic to Colombia with restricted range in central Andes. It has a green body, a vibrant indigo cap, white…
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Indigo-winged Parrot
The Indigo-winged Parrot or Fuertes’s Parrot is one of the most threatened Psittacidae in the world, it being considered Critically Endangered by BirdLife International. It is also a highly attractive…
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Jabiru
The Jabiru is a huge white stork with a bare black head and neck except for a patch of red skin around the base of the bill. Jabirus live in…
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Jaguar
The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large, powerful feline with a robust build. Adult jaguars typically measure 150 to 180 centimeters in length, with a tail length of 70 to…
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Keel-billed Toucan
The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) has a black body, a yellow neck, chest, and throat, and a large, colorful beak with a keel-shaped ridge on top. Its bill is mostly…
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Koe Koe
The Koe Koe, scientifically known as Oophaga solanensis or the Solano poison frog, is a brightly colored mesmerizing species of poison dart frog that inhabits the richly diverse Chocó region…
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Little Tinamou
The Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui) is a furtive, almost tailless small game bird that lives on the ground in humid tropical lowlands. Favors forest edge and dense secondary growth rather…
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The Loggerhead turtle is a marine reptile known for its distinctive large head and strong jaws. It is found in subtropical and temperate regions around the globe, including the waters…
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Madeira Firecrest
The Madeira firecrest (Regulus madeirensis) is a tiny, vibrant passerine bird endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal. It measures about 9 cm in length and weighs around 5-7 grams….
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Magdalena Antbird
The Magdalena Antbird (Sipia palliata) is a medium-sized, short-tailed antbird with a bright red eye. Has slate gray head and breast, black throat, brown belly and upperparts, and whitish dotted…
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Masked Trogon
The Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus) is a striking bird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a green body, a black face mask, a bright red belly, and…
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Mediterranean Monk Seal
Appearance: The Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus, is a medium-sized seal characterized by its robust body and short, broad flippers. Adults typically measure between 2.4 to 2.8 meters (7.9 to…
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Mountain Caracara
Uncommon to fairly common in the Andes, where its range does not overlap with closely related species to the north and south. Favors open habitats from puna plains to bleak…
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Mountain Vizcacha
The mountain vizcacha is a rodent native to the Andean mountains of South America. Resembling a large rabbit or chinchilla, it has a long, bushy tail, large ears, and thick,…
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Multicolored Tanager
Multicolored Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) is endemic to Colombia, known for its vivid multicolored plumage. It is known for its stunning appearance and its preference for the canopy of trees where…
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Munchique Wood-Wren
The Munchique Wood-Wren (Henicorhina negreti) is an small, stub-tailed wren endemic to Colombia’s western Andes. It has a long, white eyebrow and a streaky face. Very similar to Gray-breasted Wood-Wren,…
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Neotropical River Otter
The Neotropical river otter is a medium-sized otter species with a slender, elongated body and short legs. Adults typically measure 90 to 150 centimeters in length, including the tail which…
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Northern Screamer
The Northern Screamer (Chauna chavaria), also known as the Black-necked Screamer, is a large species of bird in the small family Anhimidae, the screamers. It is a resident breeder in…
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Ocelot
The ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat native to Central and South America, as well as Mexico. They have a sleek, golden-yellow coat with black spots and rosettes, which provides…
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Oilbird
The Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis), locally known as the Guacharo, is a bird species found in the northern areas of South America including the Caribbean island of Trinidad. It is the…
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Orinoco Crocodile
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the largest crocodile species, reaching lengths of up to 7 meters, though average sizes are around 4-5 meters. It has a robust body with…
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Ornate Titi
The ornate titi (Plecturocebus ornatus) is a small primate found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia. Adults typically weigh around 0.8-1.2 kg and measure 30-40 cm in body length, with…
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Osprey
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a large, mostly white raptor that cruises over lakes, rivers, and coastal waterways in search of fish. Impressively widespread: found on every continent except Antarctica….
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Pale-naped Brush-Finch
The Pale-naped Brushfinch (Atlapetes pallidinucha) is yellow below and grayish above. The forecrown is tawny, fading to white on the nape. No other brushfinch is yellow below with a white…
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Panamanian White-faced Capuchin
The Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator), also known as the Panamanian white-headed capuchin or Central American white-faced capuchin, is a medium-sized New World monkey of the family Cebidae, subfamily Cebinae….
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Parrot Snake
The parrot snake, also known as the lora, is a slender, arboreal snake found in Central and South America. It typically measures between 1.2 to 1.8 meters in length. The…
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Puma
The puma, also known as the cougar, mountain lion, or panther, is a large, solitary cat found in the Americas. They have a sleek, muscular body, powerful limbs, and a…
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Pygmy Marmoset
The pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, with adults weighing between 100 to 150 grams and measuring about 12 to 15 centimeters in body length, excluding the…
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Red-bellied Grackle
The Red-bellied Grackle (Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster) is a bird species with iridescent black feathers and a vibrant red belly. It is known for its melodic calls and its habit of foraging…
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Red-capped Manakin
The Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is a Chunky little bird of middle levels and understory in humid tropical forest of lowlands. Away from display areas, usually found in ones and…
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Red-crested Cardinal
The Red-crested Cardinal has a black body with a white belly, a red crest, and a bright red bill. It measures around 17 centimeters (7 inches) in length.
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Red-headed Barbet
Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) are often found in the canopy of forests, foraging for fruits and berries. They have a variety of vocalizations, including a series of loud, rolling notes….
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Red-legged Honeycreeper
The Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) is a small, warbler-like tanager of tropical lowlands. Favors forest edge, woodland, and semi-open areas with taller trees. Often occurs in small groups, sometimes larger…
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Red-ruffed Fruitcrow
The Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus) has bright red feathers, a long tail, and a distinctive bulbous crest on its head. It measures around 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length. Huge…
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Red-rumped Woodpecker
The Red-rumped Woodpecker (Dryobates kirkii) is 16.5 cm long and weighs 28g., small, relatively drab woodpecker; olive-brown above and barred brown and white below. Both sexes have a yellow nape…
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Resplendent Quetzal
Across time and cultures, the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) has been heralded for its great beauty. With an iridescent green sheen and uppertail covert feathers longer than its entire body,…
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Roseate Spoonbill
The roseate spoonbill is a large wading bird native to the Americas. It has a white plumage with bright pink wings, tail, and legs. Its most distinctive feature is its…
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Rufescent Tiger-Heron
The Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It is found in wetlands from Central America through much of South America. Is a medium-sized…
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Rufous Motmot
The Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) has a green body, a rufous-colored cap, and a long, racket-tipped tail. It measures around 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length. Large forest-dweller that likes…
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is a medium-sized hummingbird in the “emeralds”, tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from east-central Mexico through Central America and Colombia into Ecuador…
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Russet-throated Puffbird
Chunky, stout billed, and often very conspicuous bird found mainly in dry and semi-humid forest north and west of the Andes. Note the ornate face pattern, buffy throat, and single…
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Santa Marta Antbird
The Santa Marta Antbird is an elusive bird species found in the forests of the Santa Marta Mountains in Colombia. It has a brown plumage with intricate patterns, a black…
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Santa Marta Mountain Tanager
Large, colorful tanager found only in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. Note the black mask, yellow dot behind eye, and azure crown; plumage is otherwise blue and yellow. Usually…
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Scaled Dove
The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a dove of generally discreet habits, that walks in couples or small groups by the edges of forests, savannahs, orchards, parks and other types…
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Scarlet Ibis
Unmistakable, beautiful orange-red ibis with black wingtips. Breeding adults have black bills, pink at other times. Immatures are dark above with white bellies and pink bills. Restricted to mangroves and…
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Scarlet Macaw
The Scarlet Macaw is a brilliant and iconic parrot species found in the forests of Colombia. It has vibrant red, blue, and yellow feathers, a large beak, and a long…
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Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager
The Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris) is a common and unmistakable. Mostly black with a bright red belly, a red ear patch, and a blue rump and shoulder. Young birds…
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Shining Sunbeam
The Shining Sunbeam is a large, dark-brown hummingbird with a lilac-gold iridescent lower back and rump. Like other sunbeams, it has a proportionally short bill for a hummingbird. Found at…
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Silver-throated Tanager
The Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala) found in Central and South America’s humid forests; characterized by its silver-colored throat. Small tanager, overall lemon-yellow but not super bright; usually looks a bit…
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Sooty Ant-Tanager
The Sooty Ant-Tanager (Habia gutturalis) is a species of bird in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae); formerly, it was placed with the true tanagers in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic…
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Sparkling Violetear
The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a large aggressive hummingbird that usually dominates feeders or flower patches. Sparkling green overall with purplish-blue patches on cheeks and belly. Sexes alike. Larger…
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Spectacled Bear
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is a medium-to-large bear species native to the Andean region of South America. Males typically weigh between 130-200 kg and measure…
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Spectacled Caiman
The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a medium-sized crocodilian found in Central and South America. They are named for the bony ridge between their eyes, which gives the appearance of…
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Spectacled Parrotlet
The Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus) are endemic to Middle and South America, including northern and central Colombia, Venezuela, and eastern Panama (subspecies can be found in specific regions of Colombia…
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Sperm Whale
The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales and one of the most iconic marine mammals. Adult males can reach up to 16 meters in length and weigh…
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Tody Motmot
The Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula) is small and infrequently seen bird of shady forest understory in humid tropical lowlands. Rather inactive. Sits quietly, mainly at low to middle levels, and…
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Tolima Dove
The Tolima Dove (Leptotila conoveri) is a medium-sized dove endemic to Colombia, Shy dove found only in Andean cloud forest in central Andes. The dull reddish-purple color on neck and…
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Torrent Duck
The Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) is an amazing duck of fast-flowing Andean rivers and streams. Usually seen as singles or pairs resting on rocks in rushing water and not associating…
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Toucan Barbet
The Toucan Barbet (Semnornis ramphastinus) is spectacular and iconic cloud forest bird of northwestern Ecuador and western Colombia. Note gray throat, red breast and belly, black cap, thick white stripe…
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Tourmaline Sunangel
The Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) is a dark hummingbird with fairly short straight bill. Male has bright purple throat patch and blue-green forecrown. Female has white throat. Also note white…
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Trocaz Pigeon
The Trocaz pigeon (Columba trocaz), also known as the Madeira laurel pigeon, is a large, robust bird endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal. It measures about 40 cm in…
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Tropical Screech-Owl
The Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) is recognized by its round head and short tail, with grayish or brownish plumage. much easier to identify by voice: a short rapid trill with…
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Velvet-purple Coronet
The Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) is a colorful hummingbird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a predominantly green plumage, a vibrant purple throat, and a long, curved…
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Vermilion Cardinal
A garish scarlet bird sporting a dramatic spiky crest and a hefty gray bill. Male overall brilliant red with black chin; female brown, gray-headed, with red crest and tail. Often…
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Violet-tailed Sylph
The Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is a colorful hummingbird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a green body, a violet tail, and a long, curved bill. It…
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White-bearded Manakin
Fairly common and widespread through much of South America. Males are distinctive with white throat, sharply defined black cap, black back and wings, and grayish belly. Legs bright orange-red. Females…
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White-breasted Wood-Wren
The White-breasted Wood-Wren(Henicorhina leucosticta) has a very small, stub-tailed wren of humid tropical lowland forest. Favors forest understory, where usually found near or on the ground. Heard far more often…
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White-necked Jacobin
The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands that favors forest edges, adjacent clearings with scattered trees and flowering bushes, and gardens. Feeds…
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White-tailed Deer
The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a medium-sized deer native to North America, Central America, and northern South America. Adult males, known as bucks, typically weigh 68-136 kg and measure…
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White-throated Mountain-gem
The White-throated Mountain-gem has a green body with a white throat and a long, curved bill. It has a forked tail and iridescent feathers.
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Wire-tailed Manakin
Spectacular manakin with very long tail filaments and piercing white eyes. Males are bright yellow from the face to the underparts and bright red from the crown to the mantle;…
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Wood Stork
Huge, long-legged, black-and-white waterbird, about the size of Great Blue Heron. Bill is thicker and more curved than herons. Forages mainly for fish by moving open bill through water until…
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Yacare Caiman
The Yacare caiman is a medium-sized crocodilian with a robust and heavily armored body. Adults typically measure about 1.5 to 2.5 meters in length, including the tail. They usually weigh…
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Yellow Anaconda
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) is a large, non-venomous snake found in South America, particularly in Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Females typically measure 3-4.5 meters in length and weigh around…
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Yellow-eared Parrot
The Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis) is an endangered parrot species only occurs in the waxpalm fiorest of Colombia now. It has a predominantly green plumage, a yellow ear patch, and…
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Zino’s Petrel
The Zino’s petrel (Pterodroma madeira), also known as the Madeira petrel, is a small seabird endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal. It measures about 32-34 cm in length, with…
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