COLOMBIA’S SOUTHERN ANDES, MITÚ & INÍRIDA TOUR REPORT 2025

23/28 November – 12 December 2025

Mark Van Beirs

A crazily dancing male Tawny-tufted Toucanet, a perfectly performing Grey-bellied Antbird, a pair of showy Black-chested Fruiteaters, a glorious male Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock and a Shakira-imitating Hooded Antpitta were the undisputed highlights of the main part of this Colombia with a difference tour. The pre-extension to the Inírida area produced marvels like the recently-described Orinoco Spinetail, Orinoco Softtail, the cute Yapacana Antbird, Masked Crimson Tanager and the still undescribed Inírida Antshrike. On this unusual tour we visited a number of different habitats in remote corners of Colombia, starting with some temperate zone Andean birding at the spot where the fabled Cundinamarca Antpitta was found in the nineties and where we obtained fabulous looks at this rarity. Next, we spent a short week in the southern Andean subtropics in the departments of Huila and Putumayo. Finally, the variety of habitats in the area of Mitú, close to the Brazilian border, produced an amazing variety of goodies. On the pre-tour extension in the Inírida area, close to the border with Venezuela, we searched for several white sand forest, varzea and riverine specialists. We amassed a splendid list of rarities and seldom seen goodies including Tolima Dove, Fiery Topaz, Tolima Blossomcrown, Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Pavonine Quetzal, Orinoco Piculet, Kawall’s Amazon, White-cheeked and Chestnut-crested Antbirds, White-bellied and Muisca Antpittas, Spectacled Prickletail, Brown-headed Greenlet, Azure-naped Jay, Plumbeous Euphonia, Dusky-headed and White-rimmed Brushfinches, Red-bellied Grackle, Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer and Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak. The pre-extension gave us rarities like Yellow-crested Manakin, Pompadour Cotinga, Spot-backed Antwren, Blackish-grey Antshrike, White-naped Seedeater, Giant Otter and Amazon River Dolphins. We recorded 525 species of birds and nine mammals.

The tour started in earnest when we got all together, after a fair amount of travelling, in the town of Inírida, in the extreme east of Colombia, near the border with Venezuela. Our introductory birding in a patch of white sand forest and nearby savanna produced Black, White-crowned and Golden-headed Manakins and Red-shouldered and Opal-rumped Tanagers. We also found White-tipped Dove, Grey-rumped Swift, Fork-tailed Palm Swift, White-necked Jacobin, vocal Mealy Amazons, Swainson’s Flycatcher, Southern White-fringed Antwren, Barred and Amazonian Antshrikes and  Tropical Gnatcatcher. At dusk we obtained excellent looks at a Pauraque and Least Nighthawks, while we heard Tropical and Tawny-bellied Screech Owls.

The following morning, we visited a more extensive area of white sand forest surrounded by low stature forest and some tall varzea. Here we noted several Green-tailed Goldenthroats, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Brown Jacamar, Gilded Barbet, Yellow-crested Manakin, Pompadour Cotinga (a female), Amazonian Inezia, Cherrie’s Antwren and Imeri Warbling Antbird. We enjoyed some marvelous Macaw activity as pairs of Blue-and-yellow and Scarlet Macaws flew past, together with fair numbers of Chestnut-fronted and Red-and-green Macaws. More widespread species included Muscovy Duck, Common Squirrel Cuckoo, Blue Ground Dove, Pale-vented Pigeon, Striated Heron, a cracking Sunbittern, Black-throated Mango, Versicoloured and Glittering-throated Emeralds, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Swallow-tailed Kite, Green-backed Trogon, Ringed Kingfisher, lots of Swallow-winged Puffbirds, Variable and Yellow-tufted Woodpeckers, Crested Caracara, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Orange-winged Amazon, Black-headed Parrot, Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet, Sulphury Flycatcher, Black-crested Antshrike, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Violaceous Jay, White-lored Euphonia, Northern Waterthrush, Summer Tanager, Wedge-tailed Grass Finch and Burnished-buff Tanager. We were treated to an excellent lunch by the indigenous community. In the afternoon another area of semi flooded forest gave us a cracking male Yapacana Antbird, Orange-cheeked Parrot, a male Spangled Cotinga and White-browed Purpletuft. Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Savanna Hawk, Cinereous Mourner, Tropical Mockingbird and Epaulet Oriole were also seen.

Next morning, we birded a nice trail through excellent varzea forest (seasonally flooded) where we managed to observe goodies like Green-tailed Jacamar, Wire-tailed Manakin, Yellow-crowned Elaenia, Cinnamon Attila, Blackish-grey Antshrike, Cocoa Thrush and Velvet-fronted Grackle. More widespread species included Grey-fronted Dove, White-bearded Hermit, Blue-chinned Sapphire, Ivory-billed Aracari, Little Woodpecker, Black Caracara, Grey-crowned Flatbill, Slaty-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Slender-footed Tyrannulet, Dot-winged Antwren (an isolated population), Pygmy Antwren, Black-chinned Antbird, Long-billed, Strong-billed and Buff-throated Woodcreepers, Orinoco Softtail (but all too brief, sadly), Buff-breasted Wren, Orange-bellied Euphonia and Blackpoll Warbler. In the afternoon we took a leisurely boat trip along a narrow forest-lined river where Blue-throated Piping Guan, Sungrebe, Rufescent Tiger Heron, Black-fronted Nunbird, Ringed and Spot-breasted Woodpeckers and Rusty-backed Spinetail showed. We heard the distinctive sound of a Crestless Curassow and had good looks at several Amazon River Dolphins. A fruiting tree held marvels like Ruddy Pigeon, Many-banded and Lettered Aracaris, Grey-headed Tanager, Red-capped Cardinal, gaudy Masked Crimson Tanagers and Colombian Red Howler and Brown Capuchin Monkeys. Other species included Anhinga, Neotropic Cormorant, Cocoi Heron, Osprey, Amazon and Green Kingfishers, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Amazonian Umbrellabird and Lesser Kiskadee.

On our final full day at Inírida we travelled by fast boat far to the north on the wide, impressive Orinoco River, which forms the border with Venezuela. The Orinoco is already more than a kilometer wide here at more than 2,000 kilometers from where it enters the Atlantic Ocean. We first landed on a well-vegetated river island, where we soon found a new bird for the Birdquest life list, the subtly-attired, recently described Orinoco Spinetail. We obtained excellent views of this skulking species and also found River Tyrannulet, Riverside Tyrant and Orange-headed Tanager here. Along the river we were able to admire a party of four marvelous Giant Otters, which were loafing in the sun on a rock. We also noted Pied Plover, Southern Lapwing, Spotted Sandpiper, Black Skimmer, Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns, Capped Heron and White-winged and attractive Black-collared Swallows. Our next port of call was a patch of secondary growth behind a riverside farm, where it didn’t take too long to locate the still to be described ‘Inírida’ Antshrike. It took a while before we all had good looks in the dense vegetation it favoured. Hopefully taxonomists will soon be able to tell us if it is a new species or a race of Chestnut-backed Antshrike. In the garden we found an excellent selection of birds like Chestnut-crowned and White-winged Becards, Yellow-bellied Elaenia, Short-crested Flycatcher, Amazonian Streaked Antwren, Plain-crowned Spinetail, American Yellow Warbler, a smart male Yellow-bellied Dacnis and Hooded Tanager. In the afternoon we returned to the nice varzea forest along the Inírida River. It was very quiet at first in the heat of the day, but eventually we found our main target, the lovely Orinoco Softtail. This very localized species showed its orange throat and rufous tail while it was clambering about. We also found Purple-throated Fruitcrow and a male Amazonian Grosbeak.

On our last morning at Inírida we returned to the white sand savanna and forest of Caño Cheo. We obtained fantastic close-up views of a singing, much wanted White-naped Seedeater. A pair of Russet-crowned Crakes kept us busy for a while, but only some of us managed to see them. A couple of very well behaved Pearl Kites obliged at length as did a pair of Bronzy Jacamars. A cracking Spotted Puffbird could be admired and we had great looks at Variable and Chestnut Woodpeckers. We heard a Capuchinbird and added White-eyed Tody-Tyrant, Spot-backed Antwren, Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Yellow-green Grosbeak, Purple Honeycreeper and Blue Dacnis to the tally. In the afternoon we took a flight to Bogota, where the main tour started and where we met the two new participants.

The following morning we departed very early, as we had a long drive ahead of us to get to the reserve of the famous Cundinamarca Antpitta. We were welcomed by the very friendly and accommodating staff and soon we were standing at the open area where Ariel called his favoured feathered friends. Two Cundinamarca Antpittas suddenly appeared and helped themselves to the juicy worms. We could admire these very rare and localized birds for about 20 magnificent minutes. After this very enjoyable spectacle we walked the nearby trails and found goodies like Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Masked Trogon, Green-and-black Fruiteater, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Muisca Antpitta, Common Chlorospingus, Blackburnian and Citrine Warblers, White-sided, Bluish and Masked Flowerpiercers, Black-eared Hemispingus, Grey-headed Bush Tanager and Blue-and-black, Beryl-spangled, Saffron-crowned and Blue-necked Tanagers. The hummingbird feeders were also much appreciated as Lesser Violetear, Bronzy and Collared Incas, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph and Tyrian Metaltail showed at length. After lunch, the 4×4 vehicles took us down to a viewpoint from where an active nest of a Black-and-chestnut Eagle could be scoped. A 2,5 month old youngster was being guarded by an adult bird, offering terrific views. Lower down still we observed a localized Green-bellied Hummingbird in a flowering tree. Nearby we located Broad-winged Hawk, Golden-faced Tyrannulet, Green Jay and Swainson’s Thrush and then it started to rain, so we decided to return to our base in Bogota. What a day it had been.

A late morning flight took us to the little town of Pitalito, situated in the southern Andean province of Huila. Upon arrival we drove a short distance to the El Encanto lodge, where we were warmly welcomed by Michael and his family. We spent the whole afternoon in the gardens where the feeders attracted splendid species like Colombian Chachalaca, Red-headed Barbet, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Bar-crested Antshrike, Thick-billed Euphonia, Black-billed and Pale-breasted Thrushes, Cerulean Warbler, Green Honeycreeper, White-lined, Crimson-backed, Bay-headed, Golden-eared and Golden Tanagers and Red-tailed Squirrel. The hummingbird feeders were visited by an excellent selection of these hyper active jewels, which included Sparkling Violetear, Black-throated Mango, Red-billed Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer and Indigo-capped, Rufous-tailed and Shining-green Hummingbirds.

Our full day in the Drymophila cloud forest reserve was action packed. We visited several different feeders in the forest and spent a lot of time in the clearing where good numbers of hummingbirds and fruit eating species were noted. The most important bird here was the exquisite and so very cute Hooded Antpitta, which we all saw very well, eventually. It sure posed for us showing off its attractive Shakira hip wiggle. Another very range restricted species which we managed to admire at length was the unobtrusive Dusky-headed Brushfinch. Other goodies included Chestnut Wood Quail, Tolima Dove, East Andean Antbird, Uniform Antshrike, Western Fire-eye, White-bellied Antpitta and Long-tailed Tapaculo. We also found more widespread birds like White-throated Quail-Dove, Southern Emerald Toucanet, Acorn Woodpecker, Bronze-winged Parrot, Golden-winged Manakin, Masked Tityra, Ashy-headed Tyrannulet, White-throated Spadebill, Pale-edged Flycatcher, Montane Woodcreeper, Streak-capped Treehunter, Azara’s Spinetail, Brown-capped Vireo, Glossy-black Thrush, Bronze-green Euphonia, Yellow-bellied Siskin, Red-rumped Cacique, Red-bellied Grackle, Yellow-backed Oriole, Russet-crowned and Three-striped Warblers, Slate-throated Whitestart, Chestnut-capped Brushfinch, Yellow-bellied Seedeater, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager and Saffron-crowned, Flame-faced, Golden-naped, Black-capped and Scrub Tanagers. The very active hummingbird feeders attracted jewels like Brown Violetear, Buff-tailed Coronet, White-booted Racket-tail, Violet-fronted and Fawn-breasted Brilliants, Rufous-vented Whitetip, White-bellied and Gorgeted Woodstars, Short-tailed Emerald, Tolima Blossomcrown and Crowned Woodnymph.

Next morning, a pre-breakfast walk in the gardens produced several new birds like Lined Quail-Dove, Bat Falcon, Spectacled Parrotlet, Ash-browed and Slaty Spinetails, White-naped Brushfinch and American Redstart. After breakfast we hit the road and stopped several times in nice stretches of cloud forest on our way south to our new destination. Barred Becard, Torrent Tyrannulet, Black Phoebe and Magdalena Tapaculo made their way to our list. We had lunch at a private finca, where the best bird was a male Wire-crested Thorntail, which showed ever so well. The surrounding woodland gave us Speckled Chachalaca, Golden-tailed Sapphire, a terrific Coppery-chested Jacamar, Lemon-throated Barbet, Scarlet Tanager, Black-faced Dacnis, Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch and Metallic-green and Masked Tanagers. In the early evening we rolled into the little town of Mocoa.

The rich subtropical forests along the famous Trampolin road held an excellent selection of goodies. We spent a whole day along this winding gravel road that runs westwards from Mocoa. The highlight of the day was the terrific observation of an ever so smart-looking, much wanted White-rimmed Brushfinch. What a cracker!!! A Black-streaked Puffbird posed very nicely, but a party of six Spot-winged Parrotlet flew high over in typical Touit fashion. A pair of gorgeous Golden-eyed Flowerpiercers could be admired at close range. We also encountered other marvels like Sickle-winged Guan, Green-fronted Lancebill, Yellow-throated Toucan, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Black-billed Treehunter, Sepia-brown Wren, Andean Solitaire, a beautifully showy Chestnut-bellied Thrush, Golden-collared Honeycreeper and Yellow-throated Tanager. Band-tailed Pigeon, Green-backed Hillstar, Slaty-capped, Lemon-browed, Golden-bellied and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Yellow-throated Chlorospingus, Canada Warbler, Swallow Tanager, Buff-throated Saltator and Speckled Tanager were also noted.

The following morning we birded a forest patch rich in moss and bromelia covered trees along a rocky river where our main target was the elusive and rarely observed Spectacled Prickletail. It took a good part of the day to find the flock it was traveling with and even then it took sharp eyes and a concentrated effort to get to grips with this marvelous little bird. We managed to admire it while it was searching food on the underside of mossy branches. A very nice Hook-billed Kite could be scoped and watched in detail. We also found White-collared Swift, Golden-olive Woodpecker, Variegated Bristle Tyrant, Mountain Elaenia, Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet, Smoke-coloured Pewee, White-capped Dipper, Brown-capped Vireo, Hepatic Tanager, Yellow-faced Grassquit and three Brown Capuchin Monkeys. We kept a close watch at the many flowers in the gardens of a parador where Geoffroy’s Daggerbill was sometimes seen. We tried for several hours, but without success. In late afternoon we returned to our base at hospitable El Encanto.

Another morning at the Drymophila Reserve added the spectacular Black-chested Fruiteater to the tally. A pair showed very well at close range. We also obtained perfect looks at several White-throated Quail-Doves, admired a well-behaved White-bellied Antpitta and observed an endemic Apical Flycatcher. We obviously enjoyed watching the hummingbird spectacle again. In the afternoon we said goodbye to this lovely venue, drove to Pitalito and took a flight to Bogota.

We had a spare morning in Bogota, because of the afternoon flight, so we visited the well-known Parque La Florida, where Spot-flanked Gallinule showed really well. We heard Bogota Rail and spotted a cute Sora. A pair of endemic Silvery-throated Spinetails were flitting in the canopy and good numbers of Yellow-hooded Blackbirds were displaying in the reedbeds. We also observed Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Andean Duck, Least and Pied-billed Grebes, Eared Dove, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Black-crowned and Yellow-crowned Night Herons, Green Heron and Brazilian Cavy. In the afternoon we took a flight southeast to the town of Mitú, situated in the department of Vaupes, close to the Brazilian border. It was dark by the time we reached the hotel and sadly, only half of our luggage had arrived with us.

The following morning saw us birding along an excellent trail through secondary growth, where Plain-breasted Ground Dove, Lineated Woodpecker, Kawall’s Amazon, Red-bellied Macaw, Yellow-browed and Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatchers, Piratic and Dusky-chested Flycatchers, Moustached Antwren, Wedge-billed and Striped Woodcreepers, Chivi Vireo, White-banded Swallow, Pectoral Sparrow, Olive Oropendola, Fulvous-crested Tanager, Chestnut-bellied Seedeater and Turquoise Tanager were seen. A much-wanted Orinoco Piculet performed really well. Further along this trail we reached beautiful white sand forest where one of the highlights was the localized Brown-headed Greenlet. We also noted Scaled Pigeon, Amethyst Woodstar, vociferous Red-throated Caracaras, Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin, Blue-capped, Yellow-crested, White-crowned and Golden-headed Manakins, Citron-bellied Attila, Fuscous Flycatcher and a Rufous-backed Stipplethroat. After a break in the middle of the day we explored a nice stretch of riverine forest near town. Good birds here included Plumbeous Kite, Paradise Jacamar, Amazonian Scrub Flycatcher, White-vented and Rufous-bellied Euphonias and Green Oropendola. In late afternoon good numbers of Least and Sand-coloured Nighthawks appeared.

Next day, our morning walk took us through some nice terra firme forest to some impressive rock formations where we were able to admire several Guianan Cocks-of-the-rock. Some of us even managed to approach these wonderful creatures quite close. A roosting Blackish Nightjar was found and studied at length at close range. We obtained excellent scope views of a cracking Yellow-billed Jacamar and of a White-necked Puffbird. It took a while to get to grips with the diminutive Striolated Manakin, but eventually it posed for us. Other new birds included Red-stained Woodpecker, Pink-throated Becard, Black-throated Antbird, Duida Woodcreeper, Flame-crested Tanager, Slate-coloured Grosbeak and Magpie Tanager. In the afternoon we visited a stretch of nice white sand forest, but we found it to be extremely quiet. We heard a Grey-bellied Antbird and some of us glimpsed it, but it was not a good sighting. A pair of Green Ibises were noted as the sun set.

We departed quite early the following day, as we wanted to be in place for the Topaz spectacle at a certain bridge, and indeed, as soon as we arrived, just at dawn, two splendid males Fiery Topaz could be admired at length as they were catching tiny insects over a stream. We had fantastic looks at these beauties for over 20 minutes. After munching our packed breakfast we drove a short distance to the head of a forest trail, but a pair of Azure-naped Jays interrupted our drive and these marvelous, localized and much-wanted birds showed very well. Our walk into a beautiful stretch of terra firme forest produced scope views of a singing Screaming Piha, great looks at a well-behaved White-cheeked Antbird and also Straight-billed and Reddish Hermits, Yellow-throated Woodpecker, Ochre-throated Foliage-gleaner, Grey Antbird and Green-and-gold Tanager. In the afternoon we explored another patch of terra firme forest, where the highlight was a terrific encounter with a cracking Chestnut-crested Antbird. It behaved uncharacteristically well and stayed in place for quite a while, so that everyone managed excellent looks at this rarity. Loud Red-throated Caracaras, a brief Ocellated Woodcreeper and a Burrowing Owl were also seen.

Next morning, we returned to this excellent area of terra firme forest and managed to get great looks at several specialities. A male Tawny-tufted Toucanet performed his crazy dance above our heads and a male Pavonine Quetzal showed well in the scope. A pair of Plumbeous Euphonias were found rummaging in a bromeliad. The most unusual observation of the day (and of the tour) was a pair of Yellow-shouldered Grosbeaks that were found by Olly high up in the canopy. We all managed good looks and soon realized that these birds were totally unknown from this area and only occur hundreds of kilometers to the south. Quite a sighting. We also observed Black-eared Fairy, Burrowing Owl, Red-necked Woodpecker, Red-fan Parrot, White-bearded Manakin and Yellow-backed and Paradise Tanagers. In the afternoon we returned to an area of white sand forest and this time it didn’t take long to get cracking views of a male Grey-bellied Antbird. This very localized species walked out on the path for unbelievable views. Wow wow wow… What a day it had been.

On our final morning at Mitú we only had time for a quick look around the town. It was quite birdy as we obtained perfect views of perched Orange-cheeked, Mealy and Kawall’s Parrots. Not much later we managed excellent scope views of a pair of Amazonian Umbrellabirds, of which the male sported a really impressive wattle. Another new bird for the tour was a very obliging Point-tailed Palmcreeper, which clung for minutes on end to a still rolled up frond of a Mauritia palm. And then it was time to fly to Bogota and onwards to our different destinations.

BIRDS OF THE TOUR

MAIN TOUR

1^st TAWNY-TUFTED TOUCANET

2^nd BLACK-CHESTED FRUITEATER

3rd GREY-BELLIED ANTBIRD

4th GUIANAN COCK-OF-THE ROCK

5th  HOODED ANTPITTA

6^th  AZURE-NAPED JAY

7^th  CUNDINAMARCA ANTPITTA

EXTENSION

1^st ORINOCO SPINETAIL

2^nd ORINOCO SOFTTAIL

3^rd YAPACANA ANTBIRD

4^th MASKED CRIMSON TANAGER

5^th INÍRIDA ANTSHRIKE

SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES RECORDED DURING THE TOUR

Species marked with the diamond symbol (◊) are either endemic to the country or local region or considered ‘special’ birds for some other reason (e.g., it is only seen on one or two Birdquest tours; it is difficult to see across all or most of its range; the local form is endemic or restricted-range and may in future be treated as a full species).

The species names and taxonomy used in the bird list follows AviList v2025 (AviList Core Team. 2025. AviList: The Global Avian Checklist, v2025).

BIRDS

Highland Tinamou  Nothocercus bonapartei  (H) We heard its distinctive voice at the Drymophila reserve.

Great Tinamou  Tinamus major  (H)

Little Tinamou  Crypturellus soui  (H)

Undulated Tinamou  Crypturellus undulatus  (H)

Variegated Tinamou  Crypturellus variegatus  (H)

Black-bellied Whistling Duck  Dendrocygna autumnalis

Ruddy Duck  Oxyura jamaicensis  Fairly common at the La Florida Park in Bogota. Formerly considered a separate species: Andean Duck.

Muscovy Duck  Cairina moschata  A couple of sightings in the lowlands of flying birds.

Sickle-winged Guan  Chamaepetes goudotii  Brief looks at several along the Trampolin Road.

Blue-throated Piping Guan  Pipile cumanensis  Nice looks along a river at Inírida.

Spix’s Guan  Penelope jacquacu  (H)  We heard it at Inírida.

Crestless Curassow  Mitú tomentosum  (H)  We heard the distinctive low humming at Inírida.

Colombian Chachalaca ◊  Ortalis Columbiana  This endemic was common and easy to see at El Encanto.

Speckled Chachalaca  Ortalis guttata  Regular near Mocoa and at Mitú.

Chestnut Wood Quail ◊  Odontophorus hyperythrus  This endemic was seen well by half the group at the Drymophila reserve.

Least Grebe  Tachybaptus dominicus  A single was seen at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Pied-billed Grebe  Podilymbus Podiceps  Common at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Smooth-billed Ani  Crotophaga ani  Regular.

Common Squirrel Cuckoo  Piaya cayana  Several nice observations.

Blue Ground Dove  Claravis pretiosa  Good looks at a male at Inírida.

Common Ground Dove  Columbina passerina  A few in the Inírida area.

Plain-breasted Ground Dove  Columbina minuta  Good looks at several near Mitú.

Ruddy Ground Dove  Columbina talpacoti  Regular. Especially common at El Encanto.

White-tipped Dove  Leptotila verreauxi  Regular observations.

Tolima Dove ◊  Leptotila conoveri  Excellent observations of this endemic at El Encanto and at the Drymophila reserve.

Grey-fronted Dove  Leptotila rufaxilla  Several nice sightings.

Eared Dove  Zenaida auriculata  Common in Bogota.

White-throated Quail-Dove  Zentrygon frenata  Perfect views of several at the Drymophila reserve.

Lined Quail-Dove  Zentrygon linearis  Excellent encounters at El Encanto.

Pale-vented Pigeon  Patagioenas cayennensis  Fairly common.

Scaled Pigeon  Patagioenas speciosa  Scope views of this smart-looking, widespread species.

Band-tailed Pigeon  Patagioenas fasciata  Several flocks were noted in the southern Andes.

Plumbeous Pigeon  Patagioenas plumbea  Heard and briefly seen along the Trampolin Road.

Ruddy Pigeon  Patagioenas subvinacea  Regular encounters.

Rock Dove (introduced)  Columba livia

Hoatzin  Opisthocomus hoazin  (H)  We heard the distinctive hissing on one of the river trips in the Inírida area.

Sungrebe  Heliornis fulica  Brief looks on one of the river trips in the Inírida area.

Grey-cowled Wood Rail  Aramides cajaneus  (H)  We heard it in the El Encanto area.

Bogota Rail  Rallus semiplumbeus  (H)  We heard this endemic at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Spot-flanked Gallinule  Porphyriops melanops  Perfect views of this good-looking species at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Sora  Porzana carolina  This migrant showed well at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Common Gallinule  Gallinula galeata  Regular observations at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

American Coot  Fulica americana  Common at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Russet-crowned Crake  Rufirallus viridis  Good looks for some of two vocal birds near Inírida.

Pied Plover  Hoploxypterus cayanus  Regular observations of this beautiful wader on the boat trips in the Inírida area.

Southern Lapwing  Vanellus chilensis  Regular.

Spotted Sandpiper  Actitis macularius  A few observations of this northern migrant in the Inírida area.

Black Skimmer  Rynchops niger  Excellent looks at c20 on the boat trips in the Inírida area.

Yellow-billed Tern  Sternula superciliaris  A single was seen along a river near Inírida.

Large-billed Tern  Phaetusa simplex  Regularly seen on the boat trips in the Inírida area.

Sunbittern  Eurypyga helias  Two very nice observations near Inírida.

Anhinga  Anhinga anhinga  A single bird was seen near Inírida.

Neotropic Cormorant  Nannopterum brasilianum  Regular observations.

Green Ibis  Mesembrinibis cayennensis  Two showed in flight at dusk at Mitú.

Bare-faced Ibis  Phimosus infuscatus  Regular observations.

Rufescent Tiger Heron  Tigrisoma lineatum  Three were noted along rivers in the Inírida area.

Capped Heron  Pilherodius pileatus  A single bird was seen along the Rio Guaviare near Inírida.

Yellow-crowned Night Heron  Nyctanassa violacea  Good looks at an adult at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Black-crowned Night Heron  Nycticorax nycticorax  Regular at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Striated Heron  Butorides striata  Fairly common.

Green Heron  Butorides virescens  A single sighting of this northern migrant at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Great Egret  Ardea alba  Regular.

Western Cattle Egret  Ardea ibis  Common.

Cocoi Heron  Ardea cocoi  Five observations in the Inírida area.

Blackish Nightjar  Nyctipolus nigrescens  Perfect looks at close range of a roosting bird near Mitú.

Pauraque  Nyctidromus albicollis  Regular.

Least Nighthawk  Chordeiles pusillus  Regular at Inírida and common at Mitú.

Sand-colored Nighthawk  Chordeiles rupestris  Fairly common at dusk at Mitú.

White-collared Swift  Streptoprocne zonaris  Just a few observations.

Grey-rumped Swift  Chaetura cinereiventris  Regular in the lowlands.

Short-tailed Swift  Chaetura brachyura  Regular in the lowlands.

Fork-tailed Palm Swift  Tachornis squamata  Regular in the lowlands.

White-necked Jacobin  Florisuga Mellivora  Several observations of this distinctive species.

Fiery Topaz ◊  Topaza pyra  Fantastic sightings of two insect catching males near Mitú. What a spectacle they offered.

White-bearded Hermit  Phaethornis hispidus  Several encounters.

Straight-billed Hermit  Phaethornis bourcieri  A single bird inspected us in the forest near Mitú.

Reddish Hermit  Phaethornis ruber  Seen well near Mitú.

Green-fronted Lancebill  Doryfera ludovicae  Excellent scope views of several in the southern Andes.

Sparkling Violetear  Colibri coruscans  Regular.

Brown Violetear  Colibri delphinae  Good looks at the Drymophila reserve.

Lesser Violetear  Colibri cyanotus  Regular.

Black-eared Fairy  Heliothryx auritus  A single bird was noted near Mitú.

Green-tailed Goldenthroat ◊  Polytmus theresiae  Nice observations in the white sand savanna near Inírida.

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird ◊  Chrysolampis mosquitus  Good looks at several females near Inírida.

Black-throated Mango  Anthracothorax nigricollis  Regular.

Emerald-bellied Puffleg ◊  Eriocnemis aline  A single bird showed well at the Cundinamarca Antpitta site.

Bronzy Inca  Coeligena coeligena  Regular near Bogota and in the southern Andes.

Collared Inca  Coeligena torquata  Great looks at this delightful bird at the Cundinamarca Antpitta spot.

Buff-tailed Coronet  Boissonneaua flavescens  A single bird was noted at the Drymophila reserve.

Rufous-vented Whitetip  Urosticte ruficrissa  Good looks at two at the Drymophila reserve.

White-booted Racket-tail  Ocreatus underwoodii  Common and so elegant at the Drymophila reserve.

Green-backed Hillstar  Urochroa leucura  A single bird was identified along the Trampolin Road.

Fawn-breasted Brilliant  Heliodoxa rubinoides  A single individual was noted at the Drymophila reserve.

Violet-fronted Brilliant  Heliodoxa leadbeateri  Common at the Drymophila reserve.

Wire-crested Thorntail  Discosura popelairii  Great looks at a male feeding on Verbena flowers near Mocoa.

Speckled Hummingbird  Adelomyia melanogenys  Regular.

Long-tailed Sylph  Aglaiocercus kingii  Regular in the Andes.

Tyrian Metaltail  Metallura tyrianthina  A single bird was seen at the Cundinamarca Antpitta site.

Amethyst Woodstar  Calliphlox amethystina  A male showed brilliantly near Mitú.

White-bellied Woodstar  Chaetocercus mulsant  A few were noted at the Drymophila reserve.

Gorgeted Woodstar  Chaetocercus heliodor  Regular at the Drymophila reserve.

Red-billed Emerald  Chlorostilbon gibsoni  A female showed well at El Encanto.

Short-tailed Emerald ◊  Chlorostilbon poortmani  Good looks at the Drymophila reserve.

Tolima Blossomcrown ◊  Anthocephala berlepschi  Fantastic encounters at the Drymophila reserve. A Colombian endemic.

White-vented Plumeleteer  Chalybura buffonii  Common at the Drymophila reserve.

Crowned Woodnymph  Thalurania colombica  Regular at the Drymophila reserve.

Fork-tailed Woodnymph  Thalurania furcata  Several encounters in the lowlands.

Indigo-capped Hummingbird ◊  Saucerottia cyanifrons  This endemic was regular at El Encanto.

Green-bellied Hummingbird ◊  Saucerottia viridigaster  This localized species was seen well near the Cundinamarca Antpitta site.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird  Amazilia tzacatl  A few were foraging at El Encanto.

Andean Emerald  Uranomitra franciae  Regular in the southern Andes.

Versicolored Emerald  Chrysuronia versicolor  Several encounters in the lowlands.

Shining-green Hummingbird  Chrysuronia goudoti  A few individuals of this near endemic were seen at El Encanto.

Golden-tailed Sapphire  Chrysuronia oenone  A few were noted near Mocoa.

Glittering-throated Emerald  Chionomesa fimbriata  A few were seen in the lowlands.

Blue-chinned Sapphire  Chlorestes notata  Several were seen near Inírida.

Burrowing Owl  Athene cunicularia  Singles were seen well near Mitú.

Tropical Screech Owl  Megascops choliba  Seen at El Encanto and heard elsewhere.

Tawny-bellied Screech Owl  Megascops watsonii  (H)  We heard one near Inírida.

Band-bellied Owl  Pulsatrix melanota  (H)  Its distinctive call was heard at Mocoa.

Mottled Owl  Strix virgata (H)  We heard one at El Encanto.

Black Vulture  Coragyps atratus  Regular along our route, but totally absent from Mitú, strangely.

Turkey Vulture  Cathartes aura  Fairly common everywhere.

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture  Cathartes melambrotus  Singles were observed near Inírida and near Mitú.

Osprey  Pandion haliaetus  Several were noted along rivers in the Inírida area.

Pearl Kite  Gampsonyx swainsonii  Fantastic close up views of a pair near Inírida.

Hook-billed Kite  Chondrohierax uncinatus  Scope views of a perched bird in the southern Andes.

Swallow-tailed Kite  Elanoides forficatus  Regular observations all along our route. An exquisite bird of prey.

Black Hawk-Eagle  Spizaetus tyrannus  (H)  One was heard from within a stretch of varzea forest near Inírida.

Black-and-chestnut Eagle ◊  Spizaetus isidori  Scope views of an adult and its 2,5 month old chick on the eyrie at the Cundinamarca Pitta reserve.

Plumbeous Kite  Ictinia plumbea  Several observations in the Mitú area.

Savanna Hawk  Buteogallus meridionalis  A single bird was scoped near Inírida.

Roadside Hawk  Rupornis magnirostris  Regular.

Broad-winged Hawk  Buteo platypterus  Seven sightings of this northern migrant.

Pavonine Quetzal  Pharomachrus pavoninus  Nice, but fairly brief scope views of a male near Mitú.

Golden-headed Quetzal  Pharomachrus auriceps  (H)  We heard it at the Drymophila reaserve.

Black-tailed Trogon  Trogon melanurus  (H)  Heard near Inírida.

Green-backed Trogon  Trogon viridis  Regular.

Amazonian Trogon  Trogon ramonianus  A female was seen near Inírida. Also heard near Mitú.

Masked Trogon  Trogon personatus  A bird was seen at the Cundinamarca Pitta reserve.

Rufous Motmot  Baryphthengus martii  A single bird was noted near Mocoa, in the southern Andes.

Amazonian Motmot  Momotus momota  (H)  We heard it distantly in the Mitú area.

Ringed Kingfisher  Megaceryle torquata  Fairly common along the Inírida rivers.

Amazon Kingfisher  Chloroceryle amazona  A few were noted along the Inírida rivers. Also seen at the Fiery Topaz river near Mitú.

Green Kingfisher  Chloroceryle americana  A single bird was found near Inírida.

Brown Jacamar  Brachygalba lugubris  Excellent views of a pair near Inírida.

Great Jacamar  Jacamerops aureus  (H)  We heard its distinctive call near Inírida.

Yellow-billed Jacamar  Galbula albirostris  Perfect scope views of this beauty in the Mitú forests.

Green-tailed Jacamar  Galbula galbula  A few were noted near Inírida.

Coppery-chested Jacamar  Galbula pastazae  An excellent sighting near Mocoa. Also heard along the Trampolin road.

Bronzy Jacamar ◊  Galbula leucogastra  Perfect close up observations near Inírida and near Mitú.

Paradise Jacamar  Galbula dea  Regular in the Mitú area.

Spotted Puffbird  Bucco tamatia  A superb sighting near Inírida.

Swallow-winged Puffbird  Chelidoptera tenebrosa  Common at Inírida and at Mitú.

Black-fronted Nunbird  Monasa nigrifrons  Regular along the rivers at Inírida. Very vocal.

Rusty-breasted Nunlet  Nonnula rubecula  (H)  We heard a distant bird near Mitú.

Black-streaked Puffbird  Malacoptila fulvogularis  Scope views of this attractive species along the Trampolin road.

White-necked Puffbird  Notharchus hyperrhynchus  A single showed well near Mitú.

Brown-banded Puffbird ◊  Notharchus ordii  (H)  Heard several times at Inírida and Mitú, but we never managed to see it.

Lemon-throated Barbet  Eubucco richardsoni  A couple of observations of this colourful species.

Red-headed Barbet  Eubucco bourcierii  Excellent close up views at El Encanto and at the Drymophila reserve.

Gilded Barbet  Capito auratus  Regular. More often heard.

Yellow-throated Toucan  Ramphastos ambiguus  Fantastic scope views of singing birds along the Trampolin road.

White-throated Toucan  Ramphastos tucanus  Regular in the lowlands. The yelper.

Channel-billed Toucan  Ramphastos vitellinus  Several were noted in the Mitú area. The croaker.

Lettered Aracari  Pteroglossus inscriptus  Seen near Inírida and near Mitú.

Many-banded Aracari  Pteroglossus pluricinctus  Several showed well in the Inírida area.

Ivory-billed Aracari  Pteroglossus azara  Good looks at several near Inírida.

Southern Emerald Toucanet  Aulacorhynchus albivitta  A few observations in the southern Andes.

Crimson-rumped Toucanet  Aulacorhynchus haematopygus  A single bird showed well along the Trampolin road.

Tawny-tufted Toucanet ◊  Selenidera nattereri  THE BIRD OF THE TRIP! Fantastic looks at a singing and dancing bird near Mitú.

Orinoco Piculet ◊  Picumnus pumilus  Very nice views of a foraging bird near Mitú.

Golden-spangled Piculet  Picumnus exilis  A single bird was seen along the Orinoco river near Inírida.

Lineated Woodpecker  Dryocopus lineatus  Regular in the Mitú area.

Ringed Woodpecker  Celeus torquatus  A single bird showed quite well near Inírida.

Variable Woodpecker  Celeus undatus  Several observations near Inírida and in the Mitú area.

Chestnut Woodpecker  Celeus elegans  Very nice looks at one near Inírida.

Yellow-throated Woodpecker  Piculus flavigula  Good looks in the Mitú forest.

Golden-olive Woodpecker  Colaptes rubiginosus  Several in the southern Andes.

Spot-breasted Woodpecker  Colaptes punctigula  Excellent encounters in the Inírida area.

Powerful Woodpecker  Campephilus pollens  (H)  We heard its drum in the Drymophila reserve.

Red-necked Woodpecker  Campephilus rubricollis  Great looks at two males and a female in the Mitú area.

Crimson-crested Woodpecker  Campephilus melanoleucos  Four observations of this widespread species.

Acorn Woodpecker  Melanerpes formicivorus  We saw this oak specialist well in the Drymophila reserve.

Yellow-tufted Woodpecker  Melanerpes cruentatus  Regular in the lowlands.

Red-crowned Woodpecker  Melanerpes rubricapillus  Easy to see on the El Encanto feeders.

Little Woodpecker  Veniliornis passerinus  Two were noted in the Inírida area.

Red-stained Woodpecker  Veniliornis affinis  Good looks near Mitú.

Laughing Falcon  Herpetotheres cachinnans  (H)  The distinctive barking laughter was heard at El Encanto.

Crested Caracara  Caracara plancus  Regular in the Inírida area.  A single was noted near Mitú.

Red-throated Caracara  Ibycter americanus  Good looks at this vociferous species in the Mitú area.

Yellow-headed Caracara  Daptrius chimachima  Regular.

Black Caracara  Daptrius ater  Regularly encountered along the lowland rivers.

American Kestrel  Falco sparverius  A single sighting near Bogota.

Bat Falcon  Falco rufigularis  Two observations of this swift falcon.

Spot-winged Parrotlet  Touit stictopterus  A small, fast flying flock was seen overhead in the southern Andes.

Spectacled Parrotlet ◊  Forpus conspicillatus  Good views of several at El Encanto.

Cobalt-winged Parakeet  Brotogeris cyanoptera  Common in the lowlands.

Orange-cheeked Parrot  Pyrilia barrabandi  A few were noted at Inírida, but the best views were had in fruiting trees along the waterfront in the little town of Mitú. Perfect scope views!! Amazing.

Blue-headed Parrot  Pionus menstruus  Regular.

Bronze-winged Parrot  Pionus chalcopterus  Excellent scope views of perched birds at El Encanto.

Mealy Amazon  Amazona farinosa  Common and noisy in the lowlands.

Kawall’s Amazon  Amazona kawalli  Several excellent encounters in the Mitú area. Scope views of perched birds.

Orange-winged Amazon  Amazona amazonica  Regular in the Inírida area.

Red-fan Parrot ◊  Deroptyus accipitrinus  Three were seen in flight near Mitú.

Black-headed Parrot  Pionites melanocephalus  Several observations in the lowlands. Also seen perched.

Maroon-tailed Parakeet  Pyrrhura melanura  Several encounters, but usually only seen in flight.

Red-bellied Macaw  Orthopsittaca manilatus  Common in and around the little town of Mitú.

Blue-and-yellow Macaw  Ara ararauna  Excellent looks at this spectacular species in the Inírida area.

Chestnut-fronted Macaw  Ara severus  Common in the Inírida area.

Scarlet Macaw  Ara macao  Very nice encounters in the Inírida area and near Mitú.

Red-and-green Macaw  Ara chloropterus  Quite common near Inírida. Spectacular.

Brown-throated Parakeet  Eupsittula pertinax  Regular in the Inírida area.

White-eyed Parakeet  Psittacara leucophthalmus  A small flock was seen in the town of Mocoa.

Scarlet-fronted Parakeet  Psittacara wagleri  Several were noted at El Encanto.

Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin  Tyranneutes stolzmanni  (H)  Heard in the Mitú area.

Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin ◊  Neopelma chrysocephalum  Good looks at one in white sand forest near Mitú.

Golden-winged Manakin  Masius chrysopterus  Good looks in the Drymophila reserve.

Black Manakin ◊  Xenopipo atronitens  Seen well near Inírida and heard in the Mitú area.

Blue-capped Manakin  Lepidothrix coronata  Several excellent encounters in the Mitú forests.

Yellow-crested Manakin  Heterocercus flavivertex  Males showed very well in the Inírida and Mitú forests.

White-bearded Manakin  Manacus manacus  Several were seen near Mitú.

Wire-tailed Manakin  Pipra filicauda  A pair showed quite well near Inírida.

Striolated Manakin  Machaeropterus striolatus  Excellent views, eventually, of this colourful little tike near Mitú.

White-crowned Manakin  Pseudopipra pipra  Regular at Inírida and at Mitú.

Golden-headed Manakin  Ceratopipra erythrocephala  Seen well at Inírida and at Mitú.

Green-and-black Fruiteater  Pipreola riefferii  A female performed nicely at the Cundinamarca Antpitta reserve.

Black-chested Fruiteater ◊  Pipreola lubomirskii  A pair gave great views at the Drymophila reserve.

Guianan Cock-of-the-rock ◊  Rupicola rupicola  Great looks at glorious males and modest females near Mitú.

Andean Cock-of-the-rock  Rupicola peruvianus  Brief looks at a male and a female in the southern Andes.

Purple-throated Fruitcrow  Querula purpurata  Two showed well in varzea forest near Inírida.

Capuchinbird ◊  Perissocephalus tricolor  (H)  The distinctive call was heard near Inírida, but no joy, sadly.

Amazonian Umbrellabird  Cephalopterus ornatus  Fantastic looks at three birds along the Mitú waterfront. Wow.

Bare-necked Fruitcrow  Gymnoderus foetidus  Two showed well in the Inírida area.

Pompadour Cotinga ◊  Xipholena punicea  Good looks at three females in the Inírida area.

Spangled Cotinga  Cotinga cayana  Regular encounters in the lowlands.

Screaming Piha  Lipaugus vociferans  Scope views of a singing bird near Mitú. Always impressive.

Cinereous Mourner  Laniocera hypopyrra  Two were seen well near Inírida.

White-browed Purpletuft  Iodopleura isabellae  Four observations of this diminutive species in the lowlands.

Black-tailed Tityra  Tityra cayana  Regular sightings in the lowlands.

Masked Tityra  Tityra semifasciata  Three were seen in the Drymophila reserve.

Barred Becard  Pachyramphus versicolor  Nice looks at this attractive species in the southern Andes.

Chestnut-crowned Becard  Pachyramphus castaneus  Good looks in the Inírida area.

White-winged Becard  Pachyramphus polychopterus  A male showed well in the Inírida area.

Pink-throated Becard  Pachyramphus minor  Scope views of a distant male near Mitú.

White-throated Spadebill  Platyrinchus mystaceus  Excellent looks for half the group at the Drymophila reserve.

Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant  Pseudotriccus ruficeps  (H) We heard it at the Cundinamarca Antpitta spot.

Slaty-capped Flycatcher  Leptopogon superciliaris  One was noted along the Trampolin road.

Olive-striped Flycatcher  Mionectes olivaceus  A couple of observations in the Andes.

Ochre-bellied Flycatcher  Mionectes oleaginous  (H)  We heard it in the Mitú area.

Variegated Bristle Tyrant  Pogonotriccus poecilotis  Several showed well at the Spectacled Prickletail site.

Grey-crowned Flatbill  Tolmomyias poliocephalus  Regular in the lowlands.

Ochre-lored Flatbill  Tolmomyias flaviventris  Several observations in the lowlands.

Common Tody-Flycatcher  Todirostrum cinereum  A few in the Inírida area.

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher  Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum  Excellent looks near Mitú.

Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher  Poecilotriccus latirostris  Good looks near Mitú.

Slaty-headed Tody-Flycatcher  Poecilotriccus sylvia  Fair looks near Inírida.

White-eyed Tody-Tyrant  Hemitriccus zosterops  Nice looks at this unobtrusive species near Inírida and at Mitú.

Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant  Myiornis ecaudatus  A single showed unexpectedly while trying to relocate the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeaks near Mitú.

Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant  Lophotriccus pileatus  (H)  We heard it along the Trampolin road.

Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant  Lophotriccus vitiosus  (H)  It was heard a few times in the Mitú area.

Cinnamon Flycatcher  Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus  Several were seen in the Andes.

Golden-faced Tyrannulet  Zimmerius chrysops  Regular in the southern Andes.

Slender-footed Tyrannulet  Zimmerius gracilipes  Several observations in the Inírida and Mitú areas.

Amazonian Inezia  Inezia subflava  Excellent looks in the Inírida area.

Ashy-headed Tyrannulet  Tyranniscus cinereiceps  Seen briefly at the Drymophila reserve.

Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet  Tyrannulus elatus  Regular observations in the lowlands.

Yellow-crowned Elaenia  Myiopagis flavivertex  A single bird showed quite well in a stretch of varzea near Inírida.

Plain-crested Elaenia  Elaenia cristata  Two were noted in savanna habitat near Inírida.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia  Elaenia flavogaster  A single observation near Inírida.

Mountain Elaenia  Elaenia frantzii  A few in the southern Andes.

Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet  Mecocerculus minor  Two were found in the Spectacled Prickletail flock in the southern Andes.

Torrent Tyrannulet  Serpophaga cinerea  Several excellent encounters in the southern Andes.

River Tyrannulet  Serpophaga hypoleuca  Two showed brilliantly on the Orinoco Spinetail islet near Inírida.

Rufous-tailed Flatbill  Ramphotrigon ruficauda  (H)  Heard in the Mitú area.

Swainson’s Flycatcher  Myiarchus swainsoni  Several showed very well in the Inírida  area.

Short-crested Flycatcher  Myiarchus ferox  A few were noted in the Inírida  and Mitú areas.

Apical Flycatcher ◊  Myiarchus apicalis  This endemic showed nicely at El Encanto.

Pale-edged Flycatcher  Myiarchus cephalotes  Several observations in the southern Andes.

Piratic Flycatcher  Legatus leucophaius  Regular in the Mitú area.

Cinnamon Attila  Attila cinnamomeus  Nice looks at one near Inírida.

Citron-bellied Attila ◊  Attila citriniventris  Excellent views of one near Mitú.

Bright-rumped Attila  Attila spadiceus  (H)  We heard it in the Mitú area.

Lesser Kiskadee  Philohydor lictor  Several were noted along the Inírida  rivers.

Great Kiskadee  Pitangus sulphuratus  Regular in the lowlands and subtropics.

Rusty-margined Flycatcher  Myiozetetes cayanensis  Fairly common in the lowlands.

Social Flycatcher  Myiozetetes similis  Regular in the lowlands.

Dusky-chested Flycatcher  Myiozetetes luteiventris  A single bird was scoped near Mitú.

Golden-bellied Flycatcher  Myiodynastes hemichrysus  This recent split in the Golden-crowned Flycatcher complex showed well in the southern Andes.

Sulphury Flycatcher  Tyrannopsis sulphurea  Several good encounters near Inírida  and near Mitú.

Lemon-browed Flycatcher  Conopias cinchoneti  Scope views of a pair along the Trampolin road.

Tropical Kingbird  Tyrannus melancholicus

Amazonian Scrub Flycatcher  Sublegatus obscurior  Two performed nicely near Mitú.

Vermilion Flycatcher  Pyrocephalus rubinus  A male showed briefly near El Encanto.

Fuscous Flycatcher  Cnemotriccus fuscatus  Two were observed in white sand forest near Mitú.

Euler’s Flycatcher  Lathrotriccus euleri  (H)  We heard it near Inírida.

Black Phoebe  Sayornis nigricans  Regular in the southern Andes.

Olive-sided Flycatcher  Contopus cooperi  Several of these northern migrants were noted in the southern Andes and at Mitú.

Smoke-colored Pewee  Contopus fumigatus  A single was seen in the southern Andes.

Wood Pewee sp  Contopus sp  Several were noted in the Andes, but none were specifically identified.

Riverside Tyrant  Knipolegus orenocensis  Brief looks on the Orinoco Spinetail islet near Inírida.

Chestnut-belted Gnateater  Conopophaga aurita  (H)  We heard its quiet calls in the forest at Mitú.

Dot-winged Antwren  Microrhopias quixensis  Good looks at a pair in the forest at Inírida.

Yapacana Antbird ◊  Aprositornis disjuncta  A male showed brilliantly in white sand forest near Inírida. A speciality!

Grey-bellied Antbird ◊  Ammonastes pelzelni  Excellent looks in white sand forest near Mitú. Another localized species.

Black-throated Antbird  Myrmophylax atrothorax  Seen near Mitú.

Rufous-backed Stipplethroat ◊  Epinecrophylla haematonota  A male played hard to get in terra firme forest near Mitú.

Pygmy Antwren  Myrmotherula brachyura  Several were noted near Inírida.

Moustached Antwren  Myrmotherula ignota  Terrific looks at a male in riverine bush near Mitú.

Yellow-throated Antwren  Myrmotherula ambigua  (H)  We heard this speciality calling in the canopy at Mitú.

Amazonian Streaked Antwren  Myrmotherula multostriata  Perfect looks at Inírida.

Cherrie’s Antwren  Myrmotherula cherriei  Seen very well at Inírida  and again at Mitú.

White-flanked Antwren  Myrmotherula axillaris  (H)  We heard it at Inírida.

Southern White-fringed Antwren  Formicivora grisea  Easy to see near Inírida.

Banded Antbird  Dichrozona cincta  (H)  We heard one in white sand forest near Mitú, but no response.

Fasciated Antshrike  Cymbilaimus lineatus  (H)  Heard in lowland forest at Inírida  and Mitú.

Great Antshrike  Taraba major  (H)  Heard in varzea forest at Inírida.

Spot-backed Antwren  Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus  Males showed unusually well both at Inírida  and at Mitú.

Yellow-breasted Antwren  Herpsilochmus axillaris  (H)  We heard it in the southern Andes.

Black-crested Antshrike  Sakesphorus canadensis  This smart looking species was easy to see in the Inírida  area.

Barred Antshrike  Thamnophilus doliatus  Seen well in the Inírida  area.

Bar-crested Antshrike ◊  Thamnophilus multistriatus  Excellent looks at El Encanto.

Lined Antshrike  Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus  Glimpses only in the southern Andes.

Inírida Antshrike ◊  Thamnophilus sp. nov.  Terrific looks in dense riverine vegetation along the Orinoco near Inírida. Is it a new species or is it an isolated subspecies of Chestnut-backed Antshrike  Thamnophilus palliatus?

Mouse-colored Antshrike  Thamnophilus murinus  (H)  We heard it at Inírida .

Blackish-grey Antshrike  Thamnophilus nigrocinereus  Excellent looks, both at Inírida  and at Mitú.

Uniform Antshrike  Thamnophilus unicolor  A male showed well in the Drymophila reserve.

Amazonian Antshrike  Thamnophilus amazonicus  Seen well at Inírida  and at Mitú.

White-plumed Antbird  Pithys albifrons  (H)  Heard in the forest near Mitú, but no joy, sadly.

Common Scale-backed Antbird  Willisornis poecilinotus  Heard near Inírida and briefly seen in the Mitú area.

Black-spotted Bare-eye  Phlegopsis nigromaculata  (H)  Heard in the Inírida area.

White-cheeked Antbird  Gymnopithys leucaspis  Brilliant looks in terra firme forest in the Mitú area.

Chestnut-crested Antbird ◊  Rhegmatorhina cristata  This smart-looking speciality showed unusually well in terra firme forest near Mitú.

Grey Antbird  Cercomacra cinerascens  Good looks at this canopy lover near Mitú.

Dusky Antbird  Cercomacroides tyrannina  Heard in secondary growth near Mitú.

Imeri Warbling Antbird  Hypocnemis flavescens  Seen well both near Inírida and near Mitú.

East Andean Antbird ◊  Drymophila caudata  A nice performance of this localized endemic species in the Drymophila reserve.

Black-chinned Antbird  Hypocnemoides melanopogon  A male performed quite well in varzea forest near Inírida.

White-browed Antbird  Myrmoborus leucophrys  (H)  We heard it in the Inírida area.

Western Fire-eye  Pyriglena maura  Brief looks at a male in the Drymophila reserve.

Black-headed Antbird  Percnostola rufifrons  (H)  Heard, but not responsive in the Mitú area.

Hooded Antpitta ◊  Grallaricula cucullata  One of the stars of the tour. Excellent views, eventually, for the whole group at the Drymophila reserve. Marvelous Shakira moves…

Spotted Antpitta ◊  Hylopezus macularius  (H)  Heard in the Inírida and Mitú areas.

Cundinamarca Antpitta ◊  Grallaria kaestneri  Terrific views at close range at the Herreria reserve in the department of Cundinamarca. Fabulous!!

White-bellied Antpitta  Grallaria hypoleuca  Marvelous views in the Drymophila reserve.

Muisca Antpitta ◊  Grallaria rufula  Fair looks for all in the Herreria reserve. A recent split in the Rufous Antpitta complex.

White-crowned Tapaculo  Scytalopus atratus  (H)  We heard it in the southern Andes.

Long-tailed Tapaculo  Scytalopus Micropterus  Fair looks in the Drymophila reserve.

Magdalena Tapaculo ◊  Scytalopus rodriguezi  One showed briefly in the southern Andes.

Spillmann’s Tapaculo  Scytalopus spillmanni  (H)  Heard in the southern Andes.

Short-tailed Antthrush  Chamaeza campanisona  (H)  Heard in the southern Andes.

Schwartz’s Antthrush  Chamaeza turdina  (H)  Heard at close range at the Drymophila reserve, but no joy.

Barred Antthrush  Chamaeza mollissima  (H)  Heard in the southern Andes, but it kept its distance.

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper  Glyphorynchus spirurus  Several observations in the Mitú area.

Olivaceous Woodcreeper  Sittasomus griseicapillus  Two were seen near Inírida.

Long-billed Woodcreeper  Nasica longirostris  Very nice looks at this stunner near Inírida.

Strong-billed Woodcreeper  Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus  One showed well near Inírida.

Striped Woodcreeper  Xiphorhynchus obsoletus  Several sightings in the Mitú area.

Ocellated Woodcreeper  Xiphorhynchus ocellatus  A single bird was seen in the Mitú area.

Buff-throated Woodcreeper  Xiphorhynchus guttatus  Several were recorded in the Inírida and Mitú areas.

Straight-billed Woodcreeper  Dendroplex picus  A single bird was seen in varzea habitat at Inírida.

Montane Woodcreeper  Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger  Regular in the southern Andes.

Duida Woodcreeper  Lepidocolaptes duidae  We observed one in the Mitú area.

Streaked Xenops  Xenops rutilans  A single was observed in the southern Andes.

Point-tailed Palmcreeper  Berlepschia rikeri  Perfect scope views of this beauty at Mitú.

Streak-capped Treehunter  Thripadectes virgaticeps  Good looks at one at the Drymophila reserve.

Black-billed Treehunter  Thripadectes melanorhynchus  One showed quite well along the Trampolin road.

Ochre-throated Foliage-gleaner  Automolus ochrolaemus  Seen quite well in the Mitú area.

Olive-backed Foliage-gleaner  Automolus infuscatus  (H)  We heard it in the Mitú area.

Spectacled Prickletail ◊  Siptornis striaticollis  Excellent views of a foraging bird in the southern Andes. A real cracker!!

Orinoco Softtail ◊  Thripophaga cherriei  Good looks, eventually, at this localized near endemic at Inírida.

Rusty-backed Spinetail  Cranioleuca vulpina  Several showed well along the rivers at Inírida.

Ash-browed Spinetail  Cranioleuca curtata  Several were noted in the southern Andes.

Plain-crowned Spinetail  Synallaxis gujanensis  A single bird was seen at the Inírida Antshrike spot.

Slaty Spinetail  Synallaxis brachyura  A nice performance of two at El Encanto.

Silvery-throated Spinetail  Synallaxis subpudica  Good looks at this endemic at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Rio Orinoco Spinetail ◊  Synallaxis beverlyae  The Bird of the extension!! Perfect views of a well-behaved bird on a river island in the Orinoco near Inírida.

Azara’s Spinetail  Synallaxis azarae  Regular in the Andes.

Rufous-browed Peppershrike  Cyclarhis gujanensis  Regularly heard.

Brown-headed Greenlet ◊  Hylophilus brunneiceps  Two were seen well in white sand forest near Mitú. A speciality!!

Lemon-chested Greenlet  Hylophilus thoracicus  (H) One was heard at Inírida.

Brown-capped Vireo  Vireo leucophrys  A few were noted in the southern Andes.

Red-eyed Vireo  Vireo olivaceus  Regular encounters with this northern migrant.

Chivi Vireo  Vireo chivi  A few were seen and heard at Mitú.

Violaceous Jay  Cyanocorax violaceus  Seen at Inírida and also near Mocoa.

Green Jay  Cyanocorax yncas  Close up views at the Drymophila reserve. A handsome fellow.

Azure-naped Jay ◊  Cyanocorax heilprini  Very nice looks at two in the Mitú area. A much-wanted species.

White-winged Swallow  Tachycineta albiventer  Regular along the rivers at Inírida.

Grey-breasted Martin  Progne chalybea  Widespread in small numbers.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow  Stelgidopteryx ruficollis  Small numbers were noted over the Inírida savanna.

White-banded Swallow  Atticora fasciata  A few were seen at Mitú.

Black-collared Swallow ◊  Pygochelidon melanoleuca  We saw c60 perched on rocks in the Guaviare and Orinoco rivers near Inírida.

Blue-and-white Swallow  Pygochelidon cyanoleuca  Small numbers were noted in the Andes.

Tropical Gnatcatcher  Polioptila plumbea  Several were seen at Inírida.

Thrush-like Wren  Campylorhynchus turdinus  (H)  We heard it in the Inírida area.

Southern House Wren  Troglodytes musculus  Regular along the whole itinerary.

Whiskered Wren  Pheugopedius mystacalis  (H)  Heard at the Drymophila reserve.

Coraya Wren  Pheugopedius coraya  Regularly recorded at Inírida and at Mitú.

Sepia-brown Wren  Cinnycerthia olivascens  Good looks along the Trampolin road.

Buff-breasted Wren  Cantorchilus leucotis  Regularly recorded at Inírida.

White-breasted Wood Wren  Henicorhina leucosticta  (H)  Heard at Mitú.

Grey-breasted Wood Wren  Henicorhina leucophrys  Regularly heard in the Andes. Excellent looks at the Drymophila reserve.

Musician Wren  Cyphorhinus arada  (H)  We heard the delightful song at Mitú.

Tropical Mockingbird  Mimus gilvus  Regularly recorded at Inírida, around Bogota and in the southern Andes.

White-capped Dipper  Cinclus leucocephalus  Good looks at three birds in the southern Andes.

Andean Solitaire  Myadestes ralloides  A single bird showed well along the Trampolin road. Heard elsewhere in the Andes.

Swainson’s Thrush  Catharus ustulatus  Just two encounters in the Andes with this northern migrant.

Chestnut-bellied Thrush  Turdus fulviventris  Exquisite looks at this beauty in the southern Andes.

Glossy-black Thrush  Turdus serranus  One was seen at the Drymophila reserve.

Great Thrush  Turdus fuscater  Regular in the Bogota area.

Black-billed Thrush  Turdus ignobilis  Common at El Encanto.

Pale-breasted Thrush  Turdus leucomelas  Common at El Encanto.

Cocoa Thrush  Turdus fumigatus  A couple of nice encounters at Inírida.

Plumbeous Euphonia ◊  Euphonia plumbea  Scope views of a pair at Mitú.

White-lored Euphonia  Euphonia chrysopasta  Two were seen at Inírida.

White-vented Euphonia  Euphonia minuta  A pair showed all too briefly at Mitú.

Thick-billed Euphonia  Euphonia laniirostris  Common at El Encanto.

Orange-bellied Euphonia  Euphonia xanthogaster  A handful of observations at Inírida and in the southern Andes.

Bronze-green Euphonia  Euphonia mesochrysa  Three observations in the southern Andes.

Rufous-bellied Euphonia  Euphonia rufiventris  Two males were seen well at Mitú.

Yellow-bellied Siskin  Spinus xanthogastrus  Good looks at one at the Drymophila reserve.

Yellow-throated Chlorospingus  Chlorospingus flavigularis  A single bird was identified along the Trampolin road.

Common Chlorospingus  Chlorospingus flavopectus  A few were observed at the Herreria reserve.

Yellow-browed Sparrow  Ammodramus aurifrons  Two showed well at Mitú airport. The final new bird of the tour.

Pectoral Sparrow  Arremon taciturnus  Regularly seen and heard in the Mitú forests.

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch  Arremon brunneinucha  Common and showy at the Drymophila reserve.

Rufous-collared Sparrow  Zonotrichia capensis  Common in the Andes.

White-naped Brushfinch  Atlapetes albinucha  Excellent looks at this smart-looking bird at El Encanto.

Dusky-headed Brushfinch ◊  Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus  Great views of this subtly-plumaged endemic at the Drymophila reserve.

White-rimmed Brushfinch ◊  Atlapetes leucopis  This beauty showed well, eventually, along the Trampolin road. A real cracker!!

Russet-backed Oropendola  Psarocolius angustifrons  Regular in the southern Andes.

Green Oropendola  Psarocolius viridis  Good looks at several at Mitú.

Crested Oropendola  Psarocolius decumanus  Fairly common in the lowlands.

Olive Oropendola  Psarocolius bifasciatus  Regular in the Mitú area.

Solitary Cacique  Cacicus solitarius  A single bird was seen at El Encanto.

Yellow-rumped Cacique  Cacicus cela  Common in the Mitú area.

Red-rumped Cacique  Cacicus haemorrhous  Several showed well in the Drymophila reserve.

Yellow-backed Oriole  Icterus chrysater  Excellent looks at this showy species at the Drymophila reserve.

Epaulet Oriole  Icterus cayanensis  Regular encounters in the lowlands.

Shiny Cowbird  Molothrus bonariensis  Just a handful of sightings.

Giant Cowbird  Molothrus oryzivorus  A single bird was seen in the Mitú area.

Velvet-fronted Grackle  Lampropsar tanagrinus  A great encounter with a well-behaved party in varzea forest in the Inírida area.

Red-bellied Grackle ◊  Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster  Fantastic views of this beautiful endemic at the Drymophila reserve and in the southern Andes.

Yellow-hooded Blackbird  Chrysomus icterocephalus  Displaying birds showed off at the La Florida Park in Bogota.

Northern Waterthrush  Parkesia noveboracensis  Seen in the Inírida area and heard in the southern Andes and at Mitú.

American Redstart  Setophaga ruticilla  Singles were noted at El Encanto and at Mitú.

Cerulean Warbler ◊  Setophaga cerulea  Great looks at several of these northern migrants at El Encanto.

Blackburnian Warbler  Setophaga fusca  This northern migrant was regularly seen in the Andes.

Blackpoll Warbler  Setophaga striata  Several of these northern migrants were seen in the Inírida area.

American Yellow Warbler  Setophaga aestiva  Two were seen in the Inírida area.

Citrine Warbler  Myiothlypis luteoviridis  A single bird was observed at the Herreria reserve.

Russet-crowned Warbler  Myiothlypis coronata  It was seen at the Drymophila reserve and heard elsewhere in the southern Andes.

Three-striped Warbler  Basileuterus tristriatus  Regular and showy at the Drymophila reserve.

Canada Warbler  Cardellina canadensis  Two of these boreal migrants were seen in the southern Andes.

Slate-throated Whitestart  Myioborus miniatus  Regular in the southern Andes.

Amazonian Grosbeak  Cyanoloxia rothschildii  A male showed well near Inírida. We heard several at Mitú.

Yellow-green Grosbeak  Caryothraustes canadensis  Singles were seen near Inírida and near Mitú.

Summer Tanager  Piranga rubra  Small numbers were noted along our route.

Hepatic Tanager  Piranga flava  A male was identified in the southern Andes.

Scarlet Tanager  Piranga olivacea  Several of these northern migrants were seen in the southern Andes.

Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak  Parkerthraustes humeralis  The surprise observation of the tour. Two were found by Olly in an isolated tree at Mitú. As far as we know there are no records for the Mitú area. It was a lifer for our experienced local guide. The closest records on ebird are at Leticia near the extreme southeastern tip of Colombia (c600 km away) and in the Iquitos area of Peru (c650 km away). Nice scope views were had.

Hooded Tanager  Nemosia pileata  A pair was seen along the Guaviare river near Inírida.

Swallow Tanager  Tersina viridis  A handful of sightings of this widespread species.

Purple Honeycreeper  Cyanerpes caeruleus  Small numbers were noted all along our route.

Black-faced Dacnis  Dacnis lineata  A pair showed well near Mocoa.

Yellow-bellied Dacnis  Dacnis flaviventer  Regular observations in the Mitú area and also seen near Inírida.

Blue Dacnis  Dacnis cayana  Small numbers were noted in the lowlands.

Golden-collared Honeycreeper  Iridophanes pulcherrimus  We obtained very nice views of these beauty along the Trampolin road.

Green Honeycreeper  Chlorophanes spiza  Regular sightings in the southern Andes and at Mitú.

Yellow-backed Tanager  Hemithraupis flavicollis  A male was seen in the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak tree at Mitú.

Blue-black Grassquit  Volatinia jacarina  Regular along our itinerary. Several displaying males were seen.

Grey-headed Tanager  Eucometis penicillata  A few were seen at Inírida and two showed very well at El Encanto.

Flame-crested Tanager  Loriotus cristatus  A male could be admired in the Mitú area.

Fulvous-crested Tanager  Tachyphonus surinamus  A male was seen in the Mitú area.

White-lined Tanager  Tachyphonus rufus  Several were found at El Encanto.

Red-shouldered Tanager  Tachyphonus phoenicius  This white sand speciality was seen well in the Inírida area.

Silver-beaked Tanager  Ramphocelus carbo  Common in the lowlands and subtropics.

Masked Crimson Tanager  Ramphocelus nigrogularis  This beauty showed well on one of the river trips at Inírida.

Crimson-backed Tanager  Ramphocelus dimidiatus  Regular and so attractive at El Encanto.

Orange-fronted Yellow Finch  Sicalis columbiana  A few were noted in the town of Inírida.

Saffron Finch  Sicalis flaveola  Small numbers were seen in the southern Andes.

White-sided Flowerpiercer  Diglossa albilatera  Several showed well at the Herreria reserve.

Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer  Diglossa glauca  Cracking views of this jewel along the Trampolin road.

Bluish Flowerpiercer  Diglossa caerulescens  A few were seen at the Herreria reserve.

Masked Flowerpiercer  Diglossa cyanea  A single bird showed at the Herreria reserve.

Buff-throated Saltator  Saltator maximus  Several were seen in the southern Andes and in the Mitú area.

Slate-colored Grosbeak  Saltator grossus  Scope views of a singing male near Mitú. Others were heard.

Wedge-tailed Grass Finch  Emberizoides herbicola  Nice views in the Inírida savanna.

Chestnut-bellied Seedeater  Sporophila castaneiventris  A few were noted at Mitú.

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater  Sporophila minuta  Seen in the El Encanto area.

Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch  Sporophila angolensis  Two females were seen (near Mocoa and at Mitú).

White-naped Seedeater ◊  Sporophila fringilloides  This localized species showed very well at Inírida. Extended scope views!

Yellow-bellied Seedeater  Sporophila nigricollis  A pair was noted outside the Drymophila reserve.

Grey-hooded Bush Tanager  Cnemoscopus rubrirostris  Two were seen in the Herreria reserve.

Black-eared Hemispingus  Sphenopsis melanotis  A single bird was seen in a flock at the Herreria reserve.

Orange-headed Tanager  Thlypopsis sordida  Two were noted on the Orinoco Spinetail island near Inírida.

Bananaquit  Coereba flaveola  Regular.

Yellow-faced Grassquit  Tiaris olivaceus  A pair showed nicely at the Spectacled Prickletail spot.

Yellow-throated Tanager  Iridosornis analis  Good looks at two of these beauties along the Trampolin road.

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager  Anisognathus somptuosus  Several were found in the Drymophila reserve.

Orange-eared Tanager  Chlorochrysa calliparaea  Good looks at this lovely species at the Spectacled Prickletail spot.

Magpie Tanager  Cissopis leverianus  Seen at El Encanto and in the Mitú area.

Red-capped Cardinal  Paroaria gularis  Small numbers were seen on the boat trips in the Inírida area.

Blue-and-black Tanager  Tangara vassorii  Several showed well at the Herreria reserve.

Beryl-spangled Tanager  Tangara nigroviridis  Small numbers were noted in the southern Andes.

Metallic-green Tanager  Tangara labradorides  A few were seen in the southern Andes.

Turquoise Tanager  Tangara mexicana  Just two were seen in the Mitú area.

Paradise Tanager  Tangara chilensis  Excellent views of several in the Mitú area. The iconic tanager!

Opal-rumped Tanager  Tangara velia  Good looks at several in the Inírida and Mitú areas.

Bay-headed Tanager  Tangara gyrola  Small numbers showed well in the southern Andes.

Golden-eared Tanager  Tangara chrysotis  Excellent looks at several in the southern Andes.

Saffron-crowned Tanager  Tangara xanthocephala  Regular in the southern Andes.

Flame-faced Tanager  Tangara parzudakii  Cracking views of this gem in the southern Andes.

Green-and-gold Tanager  Tangara schrankii  A single bird showed in the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak tree near Mitú.

Golden Tanager  Tangara arthus  A few were seen in the southern Andes.

Golden-naped Tanager  Chalcothraupis ruficervix  Two were seen well in the Drymophila reserve.

Blue-grey Tanager  Thraupis episcopus  Fairly common. We saw forms with white wingbars (Inírida and Mitú) and without any wingbars (El Encanto).

Palm Tanager  Thraupis palmarum  Regular all along our route.

Speckled Tanager  Ixothraupis guttata  Several were seen well along the Trampolin road.

Black-capped Tanager  Stilpnia heinei  Nice looks at several at the Drymophila reserve.

Burnished-buff Tanager  Stilpnia cayana  Several were noted in the Inírida area.

Scrub Tanager  Stilpnia vitriolina  Several showed well in drier areas of the southern Andes.

Masked Tanager  Stilpnia nigrocincta  Regular in the southern Andes and at Mitú.

Blue-necked Tanager  Stilpnia cyanicollis  Regular in the southern Andes.

MAMMALS

Giant Otter  Pteronura brasiliensis  A party of four showed very well on rocks in the Guaviare river near Inírida. A superb animal.

Amazon River Dolphin  Inia geoffrensis  Several performed quite well on our boattrips in the Inírida area.

Ecuadorean Squirrel Monkey  Saimiri macrodon  A few were seen in a fruiting tree in the Inírida area.

Brown Capuchin  Sapajus apella  Several encounters with this widespread species.

Colombian Red Howler Monkey  Alouatta seniculus  Three were seen in the Inírida area. Impressive howling chorus!!

White-chested Titi  Cheracebus lugens  We saw this species both at Inírida and at Mitú. A distinctive sound.

Red-tailed Squirrel  Sciurus granatensis  Good looks at the Drymophila reserve and at El Encanto.

Neotropical Pygmy Squirrel  Sciurillus pusillus  This tiny species showed briefly in a forest giant at Mitú.

Brazilian Guinea Pig  Cavia aperea  Several were seen at the La Florida Park in Bogota, where it was introduced.