Colombia Wildlife Photography
Colombia is home to more bird species than anywhere else on Earth, making it a truly special destination for wildlife photographers keen to fill their portfolios with colour and variety. From glittering hummingbirds to elusive cloud forest specialists, the country's varied landscapes offer photographers the chance to capture an extraordinary cross-section of South American birdlife in a single trip. For NaturesLens, Colombia has become one of the most rewarding destinations on the calendar for bird photography enthusiasts.
Species NaturesLens Photographs in Colombia
NaturesLens runs its Ultimate Birds of Colombia holiday through the Cauca Valley, taking in locations such as Calima, Manizales, and Santiago de Cali, typically in September. Across these sites, NaturesLens photographs species including the Booted Racket-tail, Long-tailed Sylph, Sparkling Violetear, and Amethyst-throated Sunangel, alongside striking targets such as the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and Black-billed Mountain Toucan. The itinerary also gives photographers the opportunity to capture rarer subjects like the Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest, and Bicolored Antpitta, as well as the Beryl-spangled Tanager, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, and Black-tailed Trainbearer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colombia located?
Colombia is in South America.
What can I photograph in Colombia?
NaturesLens photographs Booted Racket-tail, Long-tailed Sylph, Sparkling Violetear, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest, Beryl-spangled Tanager, Bicolored Antpitta, Black-billed Mountain Toucan, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle and Black-tailed Trainbearer in Colombia. Holidays here typically run in September.
Can I photograph the Booted Racket-tail in Colombia?
Yes — the Booted Racket-tail is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Colombia holidays.
Can I photograph the Long-tailed Sylph in Colombia?
Colombia is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Long-tailed Sylph.
Can I photograph the Sparkling Violetear in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Colombia that include the Sparkling Violetear.
Can I photograph the Amethyst-throated Sunangel in Colombia?
Yes — the Amethyst-throated Sunangel is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Colombia holidays.
Can I photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock in Colombia?
Colombia is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock.
Can I photograph the Baudó Guan in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Colombia that include the Baudó Guan.
Can I photograph the Bearded Helmetcrest in Colombia?
Yes — the Bearded Helmetcrest is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Colombia holidays.
Can I photograph the Beryl-spangled Tanager in Colombia?
Colombia is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Beryl-spangled Tanager.
Can I photograph the Bicolored Antpitta in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Colombia that include the Bicolored Antpitta.
Can I photograph the Black-billed Mountain Toucan in Colombia?
Yes — the Black-billed Mountain Toucan is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Colombia holidays.
Can I photograph the Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle in Colombia?
Colombia is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle.
Can I photograph the Black-tailed Trainbearer in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Colombia that include the Black-tailed Trainbearer.