Avifauna of two paramo complexes in Antioquia, Colombia

Abstract

We characterized bird communities in two paramo complexes (Frontino-Urrao and Sonsón) in the department of Antioquia, Colombia, including the transition zones and the upper boundaries of cloud forests. We recorded 197 bird species (40 families), of which 7 presented some threat category, 1 is almost threatened, 5 are endemic, 15 near endemic, 4 boreal migratory species and 1 austral migratory species. We point out 12 species that are relevant, either due to their degree of national threat or because they represent geographic or altitudinal range extensions.

Keywords

• Aves
• Cordillera Central
• Cordillera Occidental
• Ecosistemas de alta montaña
• Frontino-Urrao
• Sonsón