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Birding the “Utterly Peaceful Moorland” – Sumapaz NP Colombia

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I had just ended my ten-day birding adventure in Ecuador (which is a story for another time) when I decided, since I had an amazing time, to prolong my trip a bit longer before heading back to Europe. Instinctively and with lightning speed I raised the camera lens but paused thinking my hasty movement might cause alarm with the soldiers.

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. Jon Fjeldså’s contributions include many of the ducks, yellow-finches, and many other families where his images of Birds of the High Andes could be used. Plate 97: Andean and partly Andean antshrikes, illustrated by Oscar Tintaya.

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