Researchers in Colombia have discovered a new orchid species, Epidendrum Rasmussenii, in the cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The endangered orchid highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation amid increasing deforestation.
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New bird species “El Dorado Antpitta” discovered in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada
Colombia has made another breakthrough in ornithology with the discovery of ‘El Dorado Antpitta’. This elusive bird species was found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada by Fundación ProAves, marking a rare find and underscoring the region’s rich biodiversity.
The Ornate Rainfrog expands range from Ecuador to Colombia
A green and yellow colored rainfrog known to inhabit the forests of Ecuador is expanding its range along Colombia’s Pacific coast, confirmed conservationists ProAves.
Death of Yellow-eared Parrot guardian inspires young Colombian conservationists
The legacy of environmentalist Gonzalo Cardona is inspiring youngsters to continue conservation efforts of the Yellow-eared Parrot.
Colombia’s Yellow-eared Parrot back from extinction after two decades of conservation
Two years of conservation efforts by ProAves have avoided the extinction of a species endemic to Colombia: the Yellow-eared Parrot.