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Photos by Fabrice Schmitt
![In order to truely appreciate the amazing Colombian bird diversity (here a Black-billed Mountain-toucan)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4438%2F36519134163_484e581b32_o.jpg?)
In order to truely appreciate the amazing Colombian bird diversity (here a Black-billed Mountain-toucan)…
![...we'll travel through the three main Colombian cordilleras...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4369%2F37332190585_a910105aa3_o.jpg?)
…we’ll travel through the three main Colombian cordilleras…
![... some still covered by pristine forest (here the Occidental cordillera at 'La Eme')...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4395%2F37189085621_017bd2fd19_o.jpg?)
… some still covered by pristine forest (here the Occidental cordillera at ‘La Eme’)…
![We'll visit the Magdalena and the Cauca valleys...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4423%2F37332190255_9ae03a5334_o.jpg?)
We’ll visit the Magdalena and the Cauca valleys…
![...and end our trip in the scenic Santa Marta mountains.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4378%2F36494242324_a1281e0e47_o.jpg?)
…and end our trip in the scenic Santa Marta mountains.
![We'll be birding in very diverse habitats, from high elevation paramo where temperature can be quite cold...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4405%2F37332189825_0410440bf5_o.jpg?)
We’ll be birding in very diverse habitats, from high elevation paramo where temperature can be quite cold…
![...to exuberant Cloud Forest...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4422%2F37332189555_13ab26be3c_b.jpg?)
…to exuberant Cloud Forest…
![...and to dry (and very hot) shrubby habitat in the Guajira Peninsula.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4370%2F37159348592_43e1529dd9_o.jpg?)
…and to dry (and very hot) shrubby habitat in the Guajira Peninsula.
![For most of the trip we'll use a very comfortable bus for our small group...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4434%2F37332188655_c2816f8163_o.jpg?)
For most of the trip we’ll use a very comfortable bus for our small group…
![...but when roads are too bad we'll use SUVs...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4372%2F37141331276_55182c9ae4_o.jpg?)
…but when roads are too bad we’ll use SUVs…
![...or even open 4x4 jeeps to reach some isolated locations.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4345%2F37332188265_d7e5779307_o.jpg?)
…or even open 4x4 jeeps to reach some isolated locations.
![Accommodations can occasionally be simple, like here at the Otun Quimbaya reserve (but we have Cauca Guan in the garden!) ...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4350%2F37141330936_e832c018cf_o.jpg?)
Accommodations can occasionally be simple, like here at the Otun Quimbaya reserve (but we have Cauca Guan in the garden!) …
![...but we mostly use comfortable hotels and lodges...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4407%2F37332187845_64aab208f1_o.jpg?)
…but we mostly use comfortable hotels and lodges…
![...some even elegant...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4375%2F37332187775_1fbe787a3d_o.jpg?)
…some even elegant…
![...and in many places there are new birds in the garden...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4359%2F37332185775_2d3c266cbd_o.jpg?)
…and in many places there are new birds in the garden…
![...or even from your room window!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4344%2F37332187505_51dc0c72e3_o.jpg?)
…or even from your room window!
![Birding in Colombia is absolutely fantastic, just like this White-capped Tanager.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4381%2F37159346122_bc7b1a5bcf_o.jpg?)
Birding in Colombia is absolutely fantastic, just like this White-capped Tanager.
![We'll be looking for a host of Colombian endemics (here a White-mantled Barbet)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4358%2F37141330456_9dd9ba64bb_o.jpg?)
We’ll be looking for a host of Colombian endemics (here a White-mantled Barbet)…
![...many restricted-range species like this Tanager Finch...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4373%2F36519133073_43613dce0c_o.jpg?)
…many restricted-range species like this Tanager Finch…
![...and even some endangered species like Bogota Rail...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4342%2F37332187255_5b101782b9_o.jpg?)
…and even some endangered species like Bogota Rail…
![...and a few recently described species such the very local Chestnut-capped Piha...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4396%2F37332187145_26615627c5_o.jpg?)
…and a few recently described species such the very local Chestnut-capped Piha…
![...and even some still undescribed species, like 'Santa Marta' Screech-Owl.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4362%2F36519137323_93048b7a01_o.jpg?)
…and even some still undescribed species, like ‘Santa Marta’ Screech-Owl.
![There will be many fancy birds, here a Barred Fruiteater,...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4382%2F37159344802_653d223ac1_o.jpg?)
There will be many fancy birds, here a Barred Fruiteater,…
![...and colorful ones like this male of Andean Cock-of-the-rock...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4359%2F37159344182_4983589dd1_o.jpg?)
…and colorful ones like this male of Andean Cock-of-the-rock…
![...but also some that are drab and elusive such as Santa Marta Tapaculo (even if this particular one was unusually cooperative).](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4344%2F37189082061_d8da77181e_o.jpg?)
…but also some that are drab and elusive such as Santa Marta Tapaculo (even if this particular one was unusually cooperative).
![We'll visit more than 10 feeding stations, each attracting many species including tanagers (here a Bay-headed)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4403%2F37159342902_cba1cf6b41_o.jpg?)
We’ll visit more than 10 feeding stations, each attracting many species including tanagers (here a Bay-headed)…
![...and amazing numbers of hummingbirds (80 species have been recorded on our tour)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4398%2F37332186305_983527bc80_o.jpg?)
…and amazing numbers of hummingbirds (80 species have been recorded on our tour)…
![...like the superb Violet-tailed Sylph...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4425%2F37159342292_108618cb7f_o.jpg?)
…like the superb Violet-tailed Sylph…
![...the sparkling Velvet-purple Coronet...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4371%2F37332186215_385e474a20_o.jpg?)
…the sparkling Velvet-purple Coronet…
![...or the elegant Long-tailed Sylph.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4417%2F37159342022_227c6bd93f_b.jpg?)
…or the elegant Long-tailed Sylph.
![We'll also visit antpittas feeding station, where we could see Chestnut-crowned Antpitta at arms length...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4368%2F37332185505_8580546c9f_o.jpg?)
We’ll also visit antpittas feeding station, where we could see Chestnut-crowned Antpitta at arms length…
![...and even the very shy Santa Marta Antpitta.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4434%2F36519134553_f0f07971b8_o.jpg?)
…and even the very shy Santa Marta Antpitta.
![We will of course also look for antpittas in 'the wild', like this Ochre-breasted Antpitta seen at Las Tangaras.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4377%2F37159341392_2454f17952_o.jpg?)
We will of course also look for antpittas in ‘the wild’, like this Ochre-breasted Antpitta seen at Las Tangaras.
![Obviously, natural diversity in Colombia is not restricted to birds. There are amazing insects (here Opaon varicolor, endemic to the Choco)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4395%2F37332185315_248e9a4c00_o.jpg?)
Obviously, natural diversity in Colombia is not restricted to birds. There are amazing insects (here Opaon varicolor, endemic to the Choco)…
![...extraordinary butterflies...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4366%2F36494236474_ded79fccc2_o.jpg?)
…extraordinary butterflies…
![...fascinating reptiles...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4362%2F37189086451_10d1c320a6_o.jpg?)
…fascinating reptiles…
![...plenty of stunning orchids...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4404%2F37141333406_7f511d7943_b.jpg?)
…plenty of stunning orchids…
![...and even a few mammals like Colombian Red Howler.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4350%2F37332191065_37ebe11f88_o.jpg?)
…and even a few mammals like Colombian Red Howler.
![In short, and perhaps particularly for the naturalist, Colombia is an extraordinarily beautiful country.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4419%2F37141332896_7c9d4c8cc8_o.jpg?)
In short, and perhaps particularly for the naturalist, Colombia is an extraordinarily beautiful country.