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Buena Vista & Playa Guio

2.57925 , -72.68617

Colombia

Buena Vista and Playa Guio offer great Varzea forest birding very close to the town of San José Del Guaviare. The area is located next to the Guaviare river and since it is seasonally flooded and is not suitable for cattle pastures or cultivation, the habitat is largely intact. It consists of both primary and secondary forest, various large lagoons also attract some waterbirds. Typical species here include rarities like Dugand's Antwren and Orange-eyed Flycatcher.

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Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Buena Vista & Playa Guio" (2023-02-11 00:02:30 )

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Buena Vista" (2023-01-23 14:31:45 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 2.5793/-72.6862 (2020-11-25 10:19:53 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Lagunas De San José Del Guaviare" (2020-11-25 10:19:53 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2023-02-11 00:17:37
Buena Vista and Playa Guio offer great Varzea forest birding very close to the town of San José Del Guaviare. The area is located next to the Guaviare river and since it is seasonally flooded and is not suitable for cattle pastures or cultivation, the habitat is largely intact. It consists of both primary and secondary forest, various large lagoons also attract some waterbirds. Typical species here include rarities like Dugand's Antwren and Orange-eyed Flycatcher.

  • 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)

Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus)
Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii)
Slender-billed Kite (Helicolestes hamatus)
Slate-colored Hawk (Buteogallus schistaceus)
Chestnut-capped Puffbird (Bucco macrodactylus)
Blackish-gray Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus)
Dugand's Antwren (Herpsilochmus dugandi)
Black-chinned Antbird (Hypocnemoides melanopogon)
White-shouldered Antbird (Akletos melanoceps)
Dot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus)
Black-spotted Bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata)
Speckled Spinetail (Thripophaga gutturata)
Pink-throated Becard (Pachyramphus minor)
Orange-eyed Flatbill (Tolmomyias traylori)
Rufous-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon ruficauda)
White-rumped Sirystes (Sirystes albocinereus)
Velvet-fronted Grackle (Lampropsar tanagrinus)

Black-spotted Bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 15:35:01)

Dot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 15:34:50)

Velvet-fronted Grackle (Lampropsar tanagrinus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:59:05)

White-rumped Sirystes (Sirystes albocinereus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:57:20)

Rufous-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon ruficauda) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:56:45)

Orange-eyed Flatbill (Tolmomyias traylori) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:55:30)

Pink-throated Becard (Pachyramphus minor) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:54:45)

Speckled Spinetail (Thripophaga gutturata) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:53:55)

White-shouldered Antbird (Akletos melanoceps) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:52:28)

Black-chinned Antbird (Hypocnemoides melanopogon) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:51:59)

Dugand's Antwren (Herpsilochmus dugandi) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:51:24)

Blackish-gray Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:50:40)

Chestnut-capped Puffbird (Bucco macrodactylus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:17:01)

Slate-colored Hawk (Buteogallus schistaceus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:15:58)

Slender-billed Kite (Helicolestes hamatus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:14:19)

Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:12:37)

Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2023-02-10 12:11:18)

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Although the area is mostly private property, there are a few public trails that have no restriction of access.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2023-02-11 00:18
Although the area is mostly private property, there are a few public trails that have no restriction of access.
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Enquire locally about the current security situation. It is highly recommended to be accompanied by a local guide. Rubber boots are a good protection not only against humidity but also annoying or dangerous insects and snakes. Bring your insect repellent.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2023-02-11 00:29
Enquire locally about the current security situation. It is highly recommended to be accompanied by a local guide. Rubber boots are a good protection not only against humidity but also annoying or dangerous insects and snakes. Bring your insect repellent.
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