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Responsible Birding in Colombia with Jaguarundi Travel

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My name is Rene Montero Serrano, I was born in Colombia and I have been a nature travel explorer since I was a kid. Around the year of 2007, I was working in the field living with various local communities and understanding their needs, while at the same time mass international tourism was starting in Colombia.

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Recent Changes to the Costa Rica Bird List

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How about Steely-vented Hummingbird in Colombia? Split from the Three-striped Warbler of South America, yet another species is added to the list of birds only found in the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama. Once upon a time, it was lumped with the Masked Yellowthroat of South America. So long buddy.

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guideā€“A Book Review

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Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. Michael Kessler, born in Peru and currently working in Switzerland, has researched birds, plants, and overall biodiversity in Bolivia and South America, and, his bio says, fulfilled a lifelong dream by contributing his artwork.

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Best Bird of the Year 2014

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Once endangered, they lead happy, protected lives, oblivious to the tourists who love them. Seeing more that 640 species throughout North America, South America, and Asia revealed many special species, but cotingas are often first among equals in discussions like these.

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Flight to Freedom

4 The Love Of Animals

ADI, which has previously rescued and relocated animals in Europe, South America and Africa have described it as one of the most complex logistical operation they have ever undertaken but say it will be worth all of the effort when the animals walk free. ADI also rescues animals in distress worldwide.

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