The Fauna and Flora of the National Aviary of Colombia

The National Aviary of Colombia connects you with nature. It is an ideal plan to book it on our itinerary in the city. This beautiful and sparkling aviary, located 50 minutes from the city on Baru Island, is considered one of the largest in Colombia, possessing 21 exhibits of 160 species with approximately 2000 specimens. During the tour you will love the beauty of the emblematic, migratory and influential birds of the country. This eco-tourism plan is one of the favorites for national and foreign visitors, who learn about bird watching, feeding and co-existence in the habitat. An adventure you can not miss.

WALKING TOUR WITH STOPS AT POINTS OF INTEREST EXPLORE THE TERRITORY OF BIRDS

In this ecological park you will experience three ecosystems: wet jungle, coastal beach and desert and two wetland areas: The lake of pisingos and another lake which will provide the opportunity to view many migratory birds. VISIT THE WILD FOREST In an immersion aviary you will be captivated by the striking splendor of a waterfall, the beautiful stream and lush vegetation accompanied by 36 wild bird species. In particular, enjoy seeing the Arpía Eagle, able to carry 20 kilos and is recognized as the most powerful raptor in the country, with your own eyes, At the other extreme, you’ll be watching for one of the smallest birds of the world, the Tangaras. Colombia is clearly a world leader of avifauna diversity.

COASTAL

This coastal ecosystem spans the transition from a terrestrial to a marine habitat. In this exhibition, the trees are mostly mangroves, where they provide shelter to about 50 species of birds, becoming an aviary of broad biological diversity. Some of the birds that attract attention of visitors are the always popular flamingos. By remaining always united, they are considered experts in protection and care of their young.

DESERT

Cactus, arid lands, stony and dry palm trunks, all set the natural habitat of the 43 species in radial and immersion aviaries. Some of the avifauna that captivates the attention of visitors to the aviary, are the Alcaravanes, famous for being experts in camouflage and the Cóndor de los Andes, a majestic bird with the largest wingspan of the country -3 meters - and the king of the place, King of Gallinazos, a title that is granted because at the time of feeding, the other Gallinazos give way.

SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS Lake of Piscingos and Lake of Migratory Birds In this exhibition Pisingos make their homes. At the edge of the lake you can see how they nest among the leaves or take in the sun and dry their wings. The migratory bird lake is in a special open exhibition. The most striking species are the Chavarri and Duck Carter, the most common species of migration to the north of the country, which has decided to stay in place for food. Its special avifauna, abundant vegetation, fresh climate and other curiosities that you will find before, during and after the tour, position the National Aviary as a favorite place to visit. You will not regret it!