Birds of the Tolima Department of Colombia’s central Andean Region

By

Parra-Hernández, Ronald Mauricio
Molina-Martínez, Yair

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025-11-27

Original Publication

Biodiversity data journal

Volume

13

Pages

1--170

Subjects

bird diversity , Distribution , Habitat , species check-list

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia Pensoft Publishers [2013]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.12.e68286

 

Abstract

The information in this article corresponds to a compilation of data from scientific journals, ornithological collections and virtual libraries (xeno-song, eBird and Biomap), as well as our contributions during more than 15 years of studies in Tolima. Together, this information allows us to understand the diversity of birds in the region. In addition, this article includes data on localities and the altitudinal and geographical distribution of each species. The results indicate the presence of 800 bird species in Tolima, of which 24 are endemic, 69 are near-endemic and 82 are migratory. Furthermore, 42 species face some degree of threat, two are classified as having deficient data and four have been introduced.<br> This list constitutes a reference for studies of birds of the Upper Magdalena Valley. It is a necessary tool for conservation plans in this region of the country.