![]() ![]() During this tour, one can expect to see snow-capped peaks, lush mountainsides, the Caribbean Sea, off-the-beaten path locales, lively culture, historic cities, in addition to three hundred plus different species of birds and other unique wildlife. In addition to his guiding work at COLOMBIA Birding, Diego is the cohost of The Birders Show. Click here to learn more.)įor this trip, conservation director Adam Betuel will once again team up with Diego Calderon, one of the original and top bird guides in all of Colombia. (Our trip aligns pretty closely with the Northern Colombia Birding Trail. Strolling down the colorful and lively streets will be a great way to bring our time in Colombia to a close! Apart from these truly unforgettable destinations and all the bird-rich stops in between, we will close out this tour with a visit to the historic city of Cartagena. Down on the coast, our main destination will be the Guajira Peninsula and its dry forest and coastal wetlands. These mountains also host a high level of endemism and offer the chance for true discovery. ![]() Additionally, we will spend time on the Serranía de Perijá, the northernmost extent of the Andes. We will spend multiple days on the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta which are the tallest coastal mountains in the world and the planet’s single most important and irreplaceable site for threatened and endemic biodiversity. This two-week trip focuses on the northern portion of the country, it’s mountain ranges, and the rich Caribbean lowlands. With multiple cordilleras of the Andes, the Santa Marta Mountains, two coastlines, the Amazon, and so much more interesting biogeography, it is no wonder why. No country on the planet has more species than Colombia (1900+) despite it only being around 1/9 the size of the United States. Impacted travelers, should they decide to cancel, will be reimbursed following the cancellation policy below.Ĭolombia is the epicenter of avian diversity. ![]() All efforts will be made to pair individuals to avoid this expense, though it cannot be guaranteed. Lodging Note: Depending on group construction, single travelers may be asked to pay a single supplement if we are unable to pair you with another guest. *Sharing of a room is almost a certainty at one location. Single supplement for non-shared hotel room: $670/person Non-member price: $7,200 * (Includes a one-year Georgia Audubon membership) Group Size: 10 people (can be run with a smaller group at an elevated price) Local Guide: Diego Calderon (COLOMBIA Birding & The Birders Show ) Wetland loss will have many consequences-and fewer American flamingos are a possibility if the trend continues.Georgia Audubon Leader: Adam Betuel, Director of Conservation However, development of coastal lands and islands, pollution, wetland drainage, and rising sea levels are damaging the habitats on which these birds depend. The population of American flamingos is healthy they are a species of “ least concern” on the IUCN Red List. Their flexible necks, long legs, and webbed feet help flamingos stir around mud-bringing those tiny bottom-dwellers to the surface.Īdapted for short migrations in search of food, the American flamingo’s habitat stretches from the southeastern United States, through the Caribbean, and as far south as the northern coasts of South America. These flamingos live in and around brackish water and saltwater environments, like marshes, estuaries, and coastlines.Ī flamingo’s anatomy is adapted to its diet-shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks, fishes, and algae that live in shallow coastal waters. The American flamingo, also known as the Caribbean flamingo, is the only species of flamingo native to North America. ![]()
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