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Comunidad Sabanitas

3.88108 , -67.88028

Colombia

This is a must-visit site for birders as it provides access to excellent white sands forest and many of the target species associated with it. Birding is along the road near the community and a good track that can be birded for several kilometres beyond the community. This trail passes through clearings and forest patches and scrub before entering an extensive patch of white sand forest. Note that in the wet season the whole area is flooded and birding is done by boat. Capuchinbirds lek along this trail as you get further into the forested portion. Meanwhile, Yapacana Antbirds can be found in patches of dense, flooded scrub along the entrance road. Birding here is all within the indigenous lands and access and a local guide should be arranged ahead of time.

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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
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 3.8811/-67.8803 (2020-11-25 11:21:00 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Comunidad Sabanitas" (2020-11-25 11:21:00 )

Edited by Avery Bartels on 2021-11-12 15:57:24
This is a must-visit site for birders as it provides access to excellent white sands forest and many of the target species associated with it. Birding is along the road near the community and a good track that can be birded for several kilometres beyond the community. This trail passes through clearings and forest patches and scrub before entering an extensive patch of white sand forest. Note that in the wet season the whole area is flooded and birding is done by boat. Capuchinbirds lek along this trail as you get further into the forested portion. Meanwhile, Yapacana Antbirds can be found in patches of dense, flooded scrub along the entrance road. Birding here is all within the indigenous lands and access and a local guide should be arranged ahead of time.

  • 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)

Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster)
Green-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus theresiae)
Tiny Hawk (Microspizias superciliosus)
Collared Puffbird (Bucco capensis)
Bronzy Jacamar (Galbula leucogastra)
Orinoco Piculet (Picumnus pumilus)
Golden-spangled Piculet (Picumnus exilis)
Cherrie's Antwren (Myrmotherula cherriei)
Spot-backed Antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus)
Imeri Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis flavescens)
Yapacana Antbird (Aprositornis disjuncta)
Black Manakin (Xenopipo atronitens)
Yellow-crowned Manakin (Heterocercus flavivertex)
Capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor)
Pompadour Cotinga (Xipholena punicea)
White-browed Purpletuft (Iodopleura isabellae)
Citron-bellied Attila (Attila citriniventris)
Pale-bellied Mourner (Rhytipterna immunda)
Brown-headed Greenlet (Hylophilus brunneiceps)
Azure-naped Jay (Cyanocorax heilprini)

Plumbeous Euphonia (Euphonia plumbea) was deleted by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:45:55)

Plumbeous Euphonia (Euphonia plumbea) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:45:20)

Brown-headed Greenlet (Hylophilus brunneiceps) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:28:04)

Citron-bellied Attila (Attila citriniventris) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:26:57)

White-browed Purpletuft (Iodopleura isabellae) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:25:06)

Yellow-crowned Manakin (Heterocercus flavivertex) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:24:09)

Black Manakin (Xenopipo atronitens) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:23:40)

Imeri Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis flavescens) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:21:46)

Collared Puffbird (Bucco capensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:16:31)

Green-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus theresiae) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-11-20 14:14:52)

Pompadour Cotinga (Xipholena punicea) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:50:14)

Spot-backed Antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:50:06)

Cherrie's Antwren (Myrmotherula cherriei) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:49:43)

Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:49:32)

Tiny Hawk (Microspizias superciliosus) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:49:17)

Azure-naped Jay (Cyanocorax heilprini) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:49:08)

Bronzy Jacamar (Galbula leucogastra) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:48:07)

Pale-bellied Mourner (Rhytipterna immunda) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:47:44)

Golden-spangled Piculet (Picumnus exilis) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:47:33)

Orinoco Piculet (Picumnus pumilus) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:47:25)

Capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:47:15)

Yapacana Antbird (Aprositornis disjuncta) was added by Avery Bartels (2021-11-12 15:47:03)

  • Timing and strategy

Sabanitas can be visited all year round, but during the wet season (mostly May to August) a boat is needed. Bird activity is often rather high all day, although early mornings might be best. Both the access road to the community village as well as the trails through the white sand forests beyond the village are worth birding. It is recommended to spend at least a full day in the area. Even during the dry season, rubber boots are usually helpful to cross some swampy areas. A local guide is extremely helpful if you want to see most of the local specialities and is mandatory if you wish to bird along the excellent trails beyond the village.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-21 00:59
Sabanitas can be visited all year round, but during the wet season (mostly May to August) a boat is needed. Bird activity is often rather high all day, although early mornings might be best. Both the access road to the community village as well as the trails through the white sand forests beyond the village are worth birding. It is recommended to spend at least a full day in the area. Even during the dry season, rubber boots are usually helpful to cross some swampy areas. A local guide is extremely helpful if you want to see most of the local specialities and is mandatory if you wish to bird along the excellent trails beyond the village.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:31
Sabanitas can be visited all year round, but during the wet season a boat is needed. Bird activity is often rather high all day, although early mornings might be best. Both the access road to the community village as well as the trails through the white sand forests beyond the village are worth birding. It is recommended to spend at least a full day in the area. Even during the dry season, rubber boots are usually helpful to cross some swampy areas. A local guide is extremely helpful if you want to see most of the local specialities and is mandatory if you wish to bird along the excellent trails beyond the village.
  • How to get there

Sabanitas is just a short, 15 minute drive from the city of Puerto Inirida. A taxi or autorikshaw, locally called motoraton, can drop you at the entrance to the community.

Inírida (also referred to as Puerto Inírida) itself is accessible almost exclusively by air from Bogotá or Villavicencio, flights leave almost daily. Inírida is served by the airlines Satena and Easyfly. Theoretically you can also travel to Inírida by boat from San José Del Guaviare, but the trip will take several days.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-21 17:49
Sabanitas is just a short, 15 minute drive from the city of Puerto Inirida. A taxi or autorikshaw, locally called motoraton, can drop you at the entrance to the community. Inírida (also reffered referred to as Puerto Inírida) itself is accessible almost exclusively by air from Bogotá or Villavicencio, flights leave almost daily. Inírida is served by the airlines Satena and Easyfly. Theoretically you can also travel to Inírida by boat from San José Del Guaviare, but the trip will take several days.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-21 17:28
Sabanitas is just a short, 15 minute drive from the city of Puerto Inirida. A taxi or autorikshaw, locally called motoraton, can drop you at the entrance to the community.community. Inírida (also reffered to as Puerto Inírida) itself is accessible almost exclusively by air from Bogotá or Villavicencio, flights leave almost daily. Inírida is served by the airlines Satena and Easyfly. Theoretically you can also travel to Inírida by boat from San José Del Guaviare, but the trip will take several days.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:33
Sabanitas is just a short, 15 minute drive from the city of Puerto Inirida. A taxi or autorikshaw, locally called motoraton, can drop you at the entrance to the community.
Edited by Avery Bartels on 2021-11-12 15:59
Sabanitas is just a short, 15 minute drive from the city of Puerto Inirida.

You can bird along the access road to the Sabanitas community without restricions. However, to access the community trails, which offer the best birding in the area and where you can find local specialities like the Capuchinbird, it is essential that you plan your visit ahead of time through a local guide. A member of the community will usually accompany you.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:39
You can bird along the access road to the Sabanitas community without restricions. However, to access the community trails, which offer the best birding in the area and where you can find local specialities like the Capuchinbird, it is essential that you plan your visit ahead of time through a local guide. A member of the community will usually accompany you.
  • Other attractions

Next to the community village you'll find a shady pond with black water where you can take a bath if you like. Lots of people from the nearby town visit here on weekends, so it can get quite crowded. If you are interested, you may also be able to buy some local handicrafts at the village.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:47
Next to the community village you'll find a shady pond with black water where you can take a bath if you like. Lots of people from the nearby town visit here on weekends, so it can get quite crowded. If you are interested, you may also be able to buy some local handicrafts at the village.

The community village has some basic facilities like bathrooms and you can get a typical local lunch.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:49
The community village has some basic facilities like bathrooms and you can get a typical local lunch.

As long as you visit with a local guide you will be completely safe. Do not forget to bring suncream and a good insect repellent, although you won't usually find many moskitoes in white sand forests. On weekends, there may be quite a lot of traffic along the access road to Sabanitas.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
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 Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-20 17:53
As long as you visit with a local guide you will be completely safe. Do not forget to bring suncream and a good insect repellent, although you won't usually find many moskitoes in white sand forests. On weekends, there may be quite a lot of traffic along the access road to Sabanitas.
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