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Birds of Colombia
Lore covers 1,779 bird species that have been recorded in Colombia, and 1,216 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in Colombia
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Saffron FinchResident
Sicalis flaveola - Tropical KingbirdResident
Tyrannus melancholicus - Blue-gray TanagerResident
Thraupis episcopus - Yellow-headed CaracaraResident
Daptrius chimachima - Eared DoveResident
Zenaida auriculata - Great ThrushResident
Turdus fuscater - Black VultureResident
Coragyps atratus - Rufous-collared SparrowResident
Zonotrichia capensis - Southern LapwingResident
Vanellus chilensis - Great KiskadeeResident
Pitangus sulphuratus - Bare-faced IbisResident
Phimosus infuscatus - Vermilion FlycatcherResident
Pyrocephalus rubinus - Roadside HawkResident
Rupornis magnirostris - Red-crowned WoodpeckerResident
Melanerpes rubricapillus - Ruddy Ground DoveResident
Columbina talpacoti - Palm TanagerResident
Thraupis palmarum - Andean MotmotResident
Momotus aequatorialis - Black-billed ThrushResident
Turdus ignobilis - Thick-billed EuphoniaResident
Euphonia laniirostris - Tropical MockingbirdResident
Mimus gilvus - Great EgretResident
Ardea alba - Summer TanagerVisitor from the north
Piranga rubra - Scrub TanagerResident
Stilpnia vitriolina - Southern House WrenResident
Troglodytes musculus - Rock PigeonResident
Columba livia - Crimson-backed TanagerResident
Ramphocelus dimidiatus - Sparkling VioletearResident
Colibri coruscans - BananaquitResident
Coereba flaveola - Shiny CowbirdResident
Molothrus bonariensis - Western Cattle-EgretResident
Ardea ibis - Colombian ChachalacaResident
Ortalis columbiana - Rufous-tailed HummingbirdResident
Amazilia tzacatl - Spectacled ParrotletResident
Forpus conspicillatus - Smooth-billed AniResident
Crotophaga ani - Flame-rumped TanagerResident
Ramphocelus flammigerus - Blue-necked TanagerResident
Stilpnia cyanicollis
Birds in Colombia through the year
Of the 1,216 regular birds in Colombia, Lore counts 805 resident species that stay all year and 38 winter visitors. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in February (1,183 regular birds) and the fewest in June (1,078). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in Colombia?
The families with the most regular species in Colombia are Tanagers and Allies (147), Tyrant Flycatchers (119), Hummingbirds (108), Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (56) and Typical Antbirds (51).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in Colombia? Lore has 1,779 species for Colombia, of which 1,216 are regular. The most common are the Saffron Finch, Tropical Kingbird and Blue-gray Tanager.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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