Colombia-Land of Birds

Join guide Christopher Calonje for a photographic tour of Colombia and its birdlife, along with information on the country's geography, cuisine, culture, and people. Colombia boasts the world's longest list of birds, now over 1,890 species (more than North America and Europe combined). Much of this diversity is due to the country's complex topography, which includes three Andean ranges and the valleys between these ranges, Atlantic and Pacific coasts, vast grasslands bordering Venezuela, and a large portion of the Amazon Basin. Chris will discuss Columbia's improving security situation and how the government, at all levels, has made great strides in bringing peace and prosperity to the country. Birding in Colombia promotes responsible environmental and social ecotourism as well as providing an opportunity of a lifetime for birders.