10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2019

While Colombia may have almost 2000 bird species, it is a huge country with, still, complicated long-distance travel logistics. With an excellent safety record and quickly improving standards of nature protection and tourism infrastructure, Rwanda is a rising ecotourism star of this group. The Species per Square Mile Approach.

Gambia 234

Gambia Equatorial Guinea Species Rwanda 234

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2019

How about Steely-vented Hummingbird in Colombia? However, no matter how one enjoys or takes in interest in the avian side of life, an official list of the birds for a given area is of vital importance. If you have seen Magnificent Hummingbird in Costa Rica, add a tick in the form of Talamanca Hummingbird. So long buddy.

Costa Rica 197

Costa Rica Birds Owls South America 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. But, the numbers are quite large, and the birds organized in groupings that, for the most part, make it an easy process to figure out which Antwren (or Woodcreeper or Seedeater) is which.

Bolivia 169

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 169

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2019

I was just curious what the US birders dream about, so I posted a question in the ABA’s FB group: a) what are the most popular foreign destinations and b) where would you go with unlimited funds? 15%: Colombia, New Guinea (irrespective of the part/country). Colombia was praised for its “amazing people, topography and biodiversity”.

Papua New Guinea 214

Papua New Guinea America Costa Rica Sri Lanka 214

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

It is also a story about conservation: the danger hummingbirds have always been in from all sides, natural and human-made, and the ways in which individuals, community groups, and larger organizations are working to protect them.

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica Brazil Ecuador Bolivia 264

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Colombia, the birdiest country on the planet, occupies only 0.8% This amazing avian diversity, coupled with the fact that Colombia is now one of the safest countries to visit in Latin America, should catch your attention when you start planning your next birding holiday. We look forward to hosting you!

Colombia 208

Colombia 2019 Industry 2009 208

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

3) George W. by Mark Weisbrot, Los Angeles Times, July 23, 2009 [link] (July 23, 2009).

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100