Colombia’s Santa Martas: The Caribbean Coast & Megadiverse Mountains
February 9 - 16
eBird Trip Report
Guided by Joshua Covill
Colombia’s “magical north coast” is a unique place for traveling birders who want to see a lot in a short amount of time. On this tour, we sampled a huge diversity of habitats and birds, but also foods, climates, and experiences! The ‘Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta’, the Santa Marta mountains, is a striking mountain range, known for dramatic landscapes that transition from tropical rainforests at lower elevations to snow-capped peaks at over 18,000 feet (5500m). This diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of biodiversity, with endemic species of plants, animals, and birds found nowhere else. Its varied climates and ecosystems make the Santa Martas a biodiversity hotspot, playing a critical role in this tour. The endemics of this range were the main focal point of the tour, shared only with the regional specialties of the Guajira peninsula.
Blue-naped Chlorophonia by Joshua Covill
