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Success in Central Colombia

Posted Jul 18, 2026 by Fabrice Schmitt
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Fabrice Schmitt

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Learn more about the Colombia: Central tour

We just ended another fantastic trip to Central Colombia!  


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The group enjoying the Ukuku Lodge garden with Tolima volcano in the background
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It’s hard to pick the best birds of the trip amongst almost 350 wonderful species contacted in only nine days, but here follow some of the best sightings of the tour:

amazing views of a male Rainbow-bearded Thornbill coming to the feeders at Nevados del Ruiz
amazing views of a male Rainbow-bearded Thornbill coming to the feeders at Nevados del Ruiz
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the spectacular Crescent-faced Antpitta coming to the feeders at Hacienda El Bosque
the spectacular Crescent-faced Antpitta coming to the feeders at Hacienda El Bosque
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the beautiful male Barred Fruiteater
the beautiful male Barred Fruiteater
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and no less beautiful female Barred Fruiteater
and no less beautiful female Barred Fruiteater
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a pair of White-bellied Antbird coming to feeders at Victoria
a pair of White-bellied Antbird coming to feeders at Victoria
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Besides these very memorable sightings, we also had fantastic views of Crested and Sooty Ant-Tanagers, White-mantled Barbet, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Northern Screamer, Multicolored Tanager, Cauca Guan, Russet-throated Puffbird, Buffy Helmetcrest, Muisca Antpitta, Red-hooded Tanager and so many more!

Buffy Helmetcrest at Nevados del Ruiz
Buffy Helmetcrest at Nevados del Ruiz
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Chestnut-crowned Antpitta at Rio Blanco
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta at Rio Blanco
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Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan coming to fruits at Hacienda El Bosque
Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan coming to fruits at Hacienda El Bosque
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We also visited several hummingbird feeding stations and saw no less than 42 species of these fascinating birds!

Longuemare’s Sunangel
Longuemare’s Sunangel
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Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
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White-tipped Sicklebill
White-tipped Sicklebill
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Black-thighed Puffleg
Black-thighed Puffleg
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And, obviously, besides the incredible diversity of birds, we were amazed by the incredible diversity of flowers, orchids, butterflies, etc. Definitely a fantastic and relaxing tour!

a family of Gray-handed Night Monkeys at their day-roost
a family of Gray-handed Night Monkeys at their day-roost
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Clear-winged butterflies of the genus Oleria
Clear-winged butterflies of the genus Oleria
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a happy group after their boat trip on Guarinocito lake!
a happy group after their boat trip on Guarinocito lake!
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The eBird trip report can be seen here: https://ebird.org/tripreport/547642

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