Coraves Birding Tours Colombia

02/07/2026

Explore the lowlands of the Choco region in Colombia.

Discover One of the Most Biodiverse Places on Earth with Coraves Birding Tours

05/06/2026

Tropical Screech Owl

Seen in Jardin Antioquia, Colombia

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04/06/2026

Lazuling Sabrewing

Keep going with our thirth Harpy Eagle Tour memories; we stopped on the way to visit such a wonderful place in Ubalá, there we were able to photograph this jewel in flight and was just a outstanding moment.

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03/06/2026

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

One of the most beautiful Hummingbirds that occurs only in Colombia and Venezuela, not easy to find in the wild but due to the effort of some private reserves, now is doable.

Last month we spent a whole day waiting for the perfect moment to freeze this gem in flight, fortunately my travel mates and me, all of us manged to photograph this stunning bird.

Thanks to tonallow us to visit and enjoy that wonderful place.

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01/06/2026

Oilbird

The Oilbird, known in Spanish as Guácharo, is one of the most extraordinary birds in the world and one of the iconic species of northern South America, including Colombia. It is the only living member of its family (Steatornithidae) and the world's only nocturnal flying fruit-eating bird.

Key Facts

Scientific name: Steatornis caripensis

Length: 40–49 cm

Wingspan: Approximately 95 cm

Habitat: Humid forests with caves, canyons, or rocky shelters

Distribution: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, and Trinidad.

Unique Adaptations

The Oilbird is one of the very few birds capable of echolocation, using audible clicking sounds to navigate through completely dark caves, much like bats. These clicks bounce off cave walls and obstacles, helping the birds orient themselves during flight.

Its eyes are also among the most light-sensitive of any bird, allowing it to forage at night in dense tropical forests.

Diet

Unlike most night birds, Oilbirds are strictly frugivorous. They feed mainly on oily fruits from palms, laurels, and other rainforest trees. They swallow fruits whole and play an important role in long-distance seed dispersal and forest regeneration.

Behavior

During the day, thousands of birds may roost together on cave ledges, producing eerie screams and clicks. At dusk they leave the caves and can travel long distances over the forest canopy in search of fruiting trees.

Breeding

Oilbirds nest colonially inside deep caves. The nest is built from regurgitated fruit material and droppings on rocky ledges, often above streams. Chicks become extremely fat from a fruit-rich diet—this characteristic gave rise to the name "Oilbird," as indigenous peoples once harvested the chicks for oil.

In Colombia

One of the best-known sites to observe this species is the Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park, where the bird gives its name to the park. Other colonies occur in suitable cave systems throughout the Andes and foothill regions.

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29/05/2026

Black-chested Jay

The best place ever to photograph this bird in Colombia is perphas Los Guácharos Reserve. Nice place with a very warming and friendly family as the owners of this stunning spot.

If you come to Jardin someday, don't forget to visit this beautiful place to enjoy not only this one but the Oilbird and the endemic Red-bellied Grackle.

Thanks Arley and family to be such a very welcomly family, we enjoyed tones.

13/05/2026

Now you can understand why Colombia is the Country of the Beauty.

Come and discover by yourself such a biodiverse and crazy country in terminal of birds.




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12/05/2026

Los impresionantes ríos voladores que bañan las montañas cada mañana en el municipio de La Belleza en Santander.

12/05/2026

Así vivimos el Global Big Day en La Belleza, Santander.

Luego de 15 horas de viaje, las montañas del departamento de Santander nos acogieron con las cálidas sonrisas y saludos de bienvenida de sus habitantes y por su puesto de los organizadores del evento.

Al día siguiente tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer La Loma de Lola, donde nos maravillamos con su hermoso jardín y vista del municipio. Posteriormente tuvimos reunión pre operativa con el equipo de expertos y finalmente, compartimos con la Alcaldesa quien por primer vez, le apostaba a realizar el GBD en el municipio y quien acaba de realizar igualmente la primer consultoría profesional para fortalecer el turismo en el municipio, para ello contó con el apoyo de la persona más idónea , gran amigo y mentor con quien comparto con mucho entusiasmo esta pasión por las aves.

El gran día llegó con mucha expectativa, los equipos estaban listos desde las 4 am. La Alcaldesa también se puso las botas y se unió a nuestro equipo con su esposo Julián, una persona maravillosa y de una calidad humana indescriptible, sus dos hermosas hijas también hicieron parte de la comitiva que haría el conteo en la parte baja del municipio donde ya instalados, pudimos apreciar la magia del amanecer y los impresionantes ríos voladores que bañan las bellas colinas y valles, dejando solo como telón de fondo, El impresionante Parque Nacional Serranía d elas Quinchas y la Reserva Natura La Tipa, adscrita al municipio. Durante el recorrido conocimos el proyecto Chocopaz, una linda familia con un maravilloso proyecto. También pudimos visitar la Finca Miraflores, donde el paisaje no paraba de sorprendernos.

Finalmente registramos 141 especies, de las cuales el colibrí Schistes geoffroyi fue la cuota del municipio al consolidado general, ya que fuimos el único equipo en Colombia que lo registró.

Para terminar, no queda más que agradecer a la Alcaldesa y a su equipo por la impecable organización, a .gmcc a Camilo, Diana, Leo, a Leidy y en general a quienes hicieron parte de esta primer apuesta.

Felicitaciones.

PD: ojalá podamos regresar para llevarle más salchichón al mono.

10/05/2026

Fawn-breasted Tanager

The Fawn-breasted Tanager is a striking Andean tanager found in the mountains of western South America. It belongs to the family Thraupidae and is especially appreciated by birdwatchers and photographers for its elegant pastel coloration and active behavior.

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