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When colombia sets its sights on winning Global Big Day! - By Birding Experience

When colombia sets its sights on winning Global Big Day!

We’ve already discussed Colombia’s incredible richness in orchids, but it’s equally unmatched when it comes to birds. Colombia holds the top spot globally in bird diversity (ahead of Peru), boasting a little over 1,900 recorded species—nearly four times the total bird fauna of the European Union! Among these, 82 species are endemic, found nowhere else… (read more)
Terra Australis – Ornithological Travel Report in Argentina - By Birding Experience

Terra Australis – Ornithological Travel Report in Argentina

Ornithological Journey in Argentina, November 6 to 21, 2019.   Guide: Xavier Amigo Itinerary: Terra Australis   “Terra Australis”, one of our birdwatching trips, is a 14-day immersion in search of the most iconic species of the southern cone of America. Patagonia, during the austral spring, slowly comes alive. Days lengthen to about 15 hours… (read more)
The Black-crowned Antpitta (Pittasoma rufopileatum) - By Birding Experience

The Black-crowned Antpitta (Pittasoma rufopileatum)

Behind this unusual name lies a fascinating little bird from the Conopophagidae family. Discover more about it in an article from Neotropical Birding Magazine.   Cover of Neotropical Birding Magazine Issue 24   A unique classification Previously classified in the antpitta family (Grallariidae), the Pittasoma genus is now firmly placed in the small family Conopophagidae.… (read more)
The Christmas bird count: a model of citizen science - By Birding Experience

The Christmas bird count: a model of citizen science

For many, Christmas is about sleighs, decorations, and gifts. But for “Grinch-ornithologists,” it’s all about birds, birdwatching outings, and the famous Christmas Bird Count. For over a century, this North American tradition has been carried on and has spread to many countries worldwide. Amateur birders, curious nature lovers, specialized guides, and other enthusiasts join forces… (read more)
The Ecuadorian Ornithology Meetings: a platform for exchange - By Birding Experience

The Ecuadorian Ornithology Meetings: a platform for exchange

What exactly is discussed during an ornithology meeting? “Birds, of course,” you might say! But not just birds. Since their inception, the Ecuadorian Ornithology Meetings (EOM – REO in spanish as “Reunión Ecuatoriana de Ornitología“) have provided a space for integration and knowledge sharing among everyone involved with Ecuador’s birds—their study, conservation, and more. Researchers,… (read more)
1680 Bird Species in Ecuador - By Birding Experience

1680 Bird Species in Ecuador

On August 2, 2016, Oscar Campbell made a highly unusual ornithological observation during a tourist cruise in the Galápagos with Ecuador Experience. The observation involved an adult male Ruff (Calidris/Philomachus pugnax). This marks the first recorded sighting of this species in the Galápagos, bringing Ecuador’s official bird species count to 1680. There had been a… (read more)