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Finca Altamira y Nido del Pauxi

6.50264 , -71.85197

Colombia

One of the most rare and endangered species of Colombia, the Helmeted Curassow (Pauxi pauxi), lives in these forests protected by a local farming community. The amazing merge of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy foothill and the forests of Orinoquía offer us many more species even to be discovered!

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
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Coordinates were set by Jorge Muñoz García : 6.5026/-71.8520 (2023-12-20 16:41:11 )

Site name was set by Jorge Muñoz García as "Finca Altamira Y Nido Del Pauxi" (2023-12-20 16:41:11 )

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-20 16:47:26
One of the most rare and endangered species of Colombia, the Helmeted Curassow (Pauxi pauxi), lives in these forests protected by a local farming community. The amazing merge of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy foothill and the forests of Orinoquía offer us many more species even to be discovered!

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Helmeted Curassow (Pauxi pauxi)
Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti)
Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus)
Groove-billed Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus sulcatus)
Saffron-headed Parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia)
Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis)
Striolated Manakin (Machaeropterus striolatus)
Golden-headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala)
Scaled Fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii)
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher (Terenotriccus erythrurus)
Western Olivaceous Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus aequinoctialis)
Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius eximius)
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager (Habia rubica)

Saffron-headed Parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:47:15)

Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius eximius) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:46:48)

Red-crowned Ant-Tanager (Habia rubica) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:46:26)

Western Olivaceous Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus aequinoctialis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:46:02)

Golden-headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:45:33)

Striolated Manakin (Machaeropterus striolatus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:45:21)

Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:45:06)

Groove-billed Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus sulcatus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:44:48)

Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-21 14:44:33)

Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-20 17:23:47)

Scaled Fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-20 17:22:51)

Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher (Terenotriccus erythrurus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-20 17:22:39)

Helmeted Curassow (Pauxi pauxi) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-12-20 17:22:27)

  • Timing and strategy

The best season to visit the region is in summer, which runs from November to March. In any case, curassows are seen all year round and do not have a specific time of day to see them. While walking the trails in search of them, many other species present in the place can be seen. It is a good idea to plan at least two or three days in the reserve to have the best chance of success.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:12
The best season to visit the region is in summer, which runs from November to March. In any case, curassows are seen all year round and do not have a specific time of day to see them. While walking the trails in search of them, many other species present in the place can be seen. It is a good idea to plan at least two or three days in the reserve to have the best chance of success.
  • How to get there

The closest city is Tame (Arauca), with daily flights from Bogotá. Transportation by motorcycle or taxi is required to the Rio Cravo hanging bridge and from there you walk along a path to the farm where the accommodation is located.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:27
The closest city is Tame (Arauca), with daily flights from Bogotá. Transportation by motorcycle or taxi is required to the Rio Cravo suspension hanging bridge and from there you walk along a path to the farm where the accommodation is located.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:24
The closest city is Tame (Arauca), with daily flights from Bogotá. Transportation by motorcycle or taxi is required to the Rio Cravo suspension bridge and from there you walk along a path to the farm where the accommodation is located.

24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to make a reservation before visit, the local guide can make this approach.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:27
24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to make a reservation before visit, the local guide can make this approach.
  • Other attractions

The Cravo River and the creeks on the trails are another attraction of the landscape

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:27
The Cravo River and the creeks on the trails are another attraction of the landscape

Accommodation is available in 5 single rooms with 2 shared bathroom. Food service is also offered.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:33
Accommodation is available in 5 single rooms with 2 shared bathroom. Food service is also offered.

The place and the access route is safe. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects and plants with thorns abound on the trails so it is recommended to wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-12-21 14:39
The place and the access route is safe. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects and plants with thorns abound on the trails so it is recommended to wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
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