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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)
A new species of antpitta discovered in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia - By Birding Experience

A new species of antpitta discovered in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

An exciting discovery has shaken the scientific community: a potential new species of antpitta has been observed in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. This remarkable find, made by Nemesio Gulfo, a member of the ProAves Foundation team, has generated significant interest in the field of ornithology. The bird was spotted near the ProAves… (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)