Acoustics
Birds in the project area
Listen to actual birds singing in our project area! We’re not just recording birds for fun. Each recording gives us valuable insights into biodiversity and ecological changes. These advanced devices help us reduce time in the field and collect biodiversity data cost-efficiently.
High-quality recordings are captured in WAV-format. With artificial intelligence the visual representation of these recordings (spectrogram, see picture) are used to suggest a species that is singing. After that, an experienced ecologist will verify if the suggested species is correct.
Field-recorded Bird Calls
Take a moment to listen to the Forest! Can you hear the Green-backed Trogon, Tropical Kingbird and Blue-gray Tanager in between the insect sounds?
Rainforests in Colombia are home to around 2,000 bird species. Here is a series of brief clips of bird species identified in the project area with the acoustic devices. Some of these bird species haven’t even been seen in the area.
Listen to the birds from our project area
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Cinereous Tinamou
(Crypturellus cinereus)
Small dark tinamou of tropical lowlands. Entirely brownish gray.
14
Amazonian Streaked-Antwren
(Myrmotherula multostriata)
Small streaked antwren of riparian habitats.
58
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
(Onychorhynchus coronatus)
Uncommon, medium-sized, overall warm brown flycatcher of humid tropical forest in lowlands.
26
White-throated Toucan
(Ramphastos tucanus)
Large black-and-white toucan of lowland forest.
29
Chestnut-eared Aracari
(Pteroglossus castanotis)
Medium-sized toucan of tropical rainforest.
41
Lesser Nighthawk
(Chordeiles acutipennis)
Long-winged nocturnal bird which catches insects in flight often around dawn and dusk
33
Amazon Kingfisher
(Chloroceryle amazona)
Medium-sized kingfisher of tropical lowlands.
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Green-tailed Jacamar
(Galbula galbula)
An attractive, fairly long-tailed antwren found from eastern Venezuela and Guyana to southeastern Brazil.
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Imeri Warbling-Antbird
(Hypocnemis flavescens)
Small antbird. Males are streaked black above, with a yellow-tinged throat and rusty flanks.
24
Mealy parrot
(Amazona farinosa)
Large, bright green parrot of humid evergreen forest in tropical lowlands.
34
Yellow-crowned Parrot
(Amazona ochrocephala)
Large green parrot with short tail. Yellow patch on crown is usually obvious but can be small.
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Red-and-green Macaw
(Ara chloropterus)
Enormous parrot with a long pointed tail, a red head and body with mostly blue wings and green wing coverts.
22
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
Spectacular, huge, and long-tailed parrot, wiped out from most areas by capture for the pet trade; attempts at reintroduction are taking place in some protected areas.
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Chestnut-fronted Macaw
(Ara severus)
Small for a macaw but still larger than any of the long-tailed parakeets.
11
Cinnamon Attila
(Attila cinnamomeus)
Large, bright green parrot of humid evergreen forest in tropical lowlands.
26
Tui Parakeet
(Brotogeris sanctithomae)
Small, short-tailed parakeet of lowland rainforest.
34
Spotted Puffbird
(Bucco tamatia)
Compact, medium-sized bird with large head and bill
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Yellow-rumped Cacique
(Cacicus cela)
Compact, medium-sized bird with large head and bill
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Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos)
Large red-headed woodpecker, widespread from Panama to Paraguay.
22
Scale-breasted Woodpecker
(Celeus grammicus)
Medium-sized woodpecker of rainforest. Note compact shape and uniform brown coloration with a pale bill.
11
Golden-headed Manakin
(Ceratopipra erythrocephala)
Medium-sized woodpecker of rainforest. Note compact shape and uniform brown coloration with a pale bill.
16
Swallow-winged Puffbird
(Chelidoptera tenebrosa)
Medium-sized woodpecker of rainforest. Note compact shape and uniform brown coloration with a pale bill.
16
Lesser Nighthawk
(Chordeiles acutipennis)
Drab grayish-brown flycatcher found in forested areas and edges.
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Smooth-billed Ani
(Crotophaga ani)
Anis are bizarre, coal-black cuckoos with long floppy tails and unique, curiously tall, flattened bills.
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Greater Ani
(Crotophaga major)
Anis are bizarre black cuckoos with long floppy tails and unique, very deep and broad-sided bills.
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Violaceous Jay
(Cyanocorax violaceus)
Large, dark jay with vibrant blue plumage and a black head and bib.
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Amazonian Barred-Woodcreeper
(Dendrocolaptes certhia)
Large reddish brown woodcreeper of lowland rainforest.
17
Black-banded Woodcreeper
(Dendrocolaptes picumnus)
This is a large woodcreeper with a hefty straight bill.
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Straight-billed Woodcreeper
(Dendroplex picus)
Widespread and fairly common in northern South America.
36
Lineated Woodpecker
(Dryocopus lineatus)
Large ‘woody woodpecker’ of tropical forest in lowlands and foothills.
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Alder Flycatcher
(Empidonax alnorum)
Small flycatcher, extremely similar to several other species.
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Golden-bellied Euphonia
(Euphonia chrysopasta)
Yellow euphonia of lowland rainforest.
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White-fringed Antwren
(Formicivora grisea)
An attractive, fairly long-tailed antwren found from eastern Venezuela and Guyana to southeastern Brazil.
33
Pearl Kite
(Gampsonyx swainsonii)
Very small raptor found in open spaces, often perched on a telephone wire or exposed tree.
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Crane Hawk
(Geranospiza caerulescens)
Variably colored hawk with a small head and long legs.
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Wedge-billed Woodcreeper
(Glyphorynchus spirurus)
Very small woodcreeper of evergreen forest in humid tropical lowlands and foothills.
12
Rose-breasted Chat
(Granatellus pelzelni)
Small and distinctive warbler-like bird, often difficult to see well.
40
Laughing Falcon
(Herpetotheres cachinnans)
Spectacular and distinctive raptor of tropical lowlands, often seen perched on prominent bare snags, from which it hunts for snakes.
26
Ladder-tailed Nightjar
(Hydropsalis climacocerca)
Large nightjar of tropical lowlands, often found near waterways.
33
Scrub Greenlet
(Hylophilus flavipes)
Small vireo-like bird, olive above and yellowish below with a grayer head.
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Black-chinned Antbird
(Hypocnemoides melanopogon)
Small, skulking bird of lowland river edges and flooded forests.
37
Piratic Flycatcher
(Legatus leucophaius)
Found in tropical lowlands and foothills, migratory in northern part of its range.
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Duida Woodcreeper
(Lepidocolaptes duidae)
Medium-sized woodcreeper with a slender, curved bill.
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Gray-fronted Dove
(Leptotila rufaxilla)
Medium-sized woodcreeper with a slender, curved bill.
33
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
(Lophotriccus galeatus)
Tiny flycatcher; common and widespread, but heard far more often than seen.
37
Striolated Manakin
(Machaeropterus striolatus)
Chunky little, short-tailed bird of lowland and foothill forest.
29
Striolated Manakin
(Machaeropterus striolatus)
Large striking flycatcher of tropical and subtropical forest and woodland; also in semi-open areas with taller trees.
50
Tropical Screech-Owl
(Megascops choliba)
As with all screech-owls, much easier to identify by voice: a short rapid trill with a pop at the end.
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Green Ibis
(Mesembrinibis cayennensis)
All-dark wading bird with a curved bill and short legs, giving it a rather dumpy look.
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Yellow-headed Caracara
(Milvago chimachima)
Adult is pale buffy with dark brown wings; juvenile is also buffy but with dark streaking all over.
36
Crestless Curassow
(Mitu tomentosum)
Large, terrestrial bird of flood-prone lowland rainforest; generally shy and difficult to see.
22
Black-fronted Nunbird
(Monasa nigrifrons)
Fairly large, dark bird in lowland forest and forest edge.
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Black-fronted Nunbird
(Monasa nigrifrons)
Fairly large flycatcher, mostly gray-brown above with a pale throat and pale yellow belly.
11
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
(Myiarchus tuberculifer)
Medium-sized flycatcher; rather small and slender for a Myiarchus.
12
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
(Myiarchus tuberculifer)
This nondescript flycatcher is most often detected by its call, a piercing two-parted “pee-sweet!”
28
Rusty-margined Flycatcher
(Myiozetetes cayanensis)
One of several medium-sized, kiskadee-like flycatchers that are bright yellow below, with bold black-and-white head pattern.
11
Black-throated Antbird
(Myrmophylax atrothorax)
Medium-sized antbird of dense understory and riverside vegetation.
8
White-flanked Antwren
(Myrmotherula axillaris)
Very small, active forest bird, rather plump and short-tailed.
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Common Potoo
(Nyctibius griseus)
Strange nocturnal bird like a mix between an owl and a nightjar.
14
Common Pauraque
(Nyctidromus albicollis)
Cryptically patterned nightbird; widespread and common in Central and South America, limited U.S. range.
40
Speckled Chachalaca
(Ortalis guttata)
Large chickenlike bird, but smaller than guans and curassows.
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Red-bellied Macaw
(Orthopsittaca manilata)
Small green macaw of lowland rainforest. Favors swampy areas, especially those with palm trees, which it uses for nesting.
11
White-winged Becard
(Pachyramphus polychopterus)
Becards are reminiscent of flycatchers; they are medium-sized and have a rather flat head.
20
Pale-vented Pigeon
(Patagioenas cayennensis)
Large pigeon of marshy savannas, riversides, open areas with scattered trees, locally even in towns.
17
Ruddy Pigeon
(Patagioenas subvinacea)
Fairly small pigeon, pinkish-rufous overall, darker on wings.
34
Great-billed Hermit
(Phaethornis malaris)
Large hermit with an extremely long curved bill.
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Reddish Hermit
(Phaethornis ruber)
Tiny and charismatic hermit hummingbird. Note a very contrasting black mask.
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Coraya Wren
(Pheugopedius coraya)
Handsome songster of tangles and thickets in lowland and foothill rainforest.
22
Squirrel Cuckoo
(Piaya cayana)
Very striking and long-tailed bright rusty cuckoo, widespread in tropical lowlands and locally up into foothills.
28
Blue-headed Parrot
(Pionus menstruus)
Medium-sized parrot, short square tail, body all green with blue head and red undertail coverts.
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Summer Tanager
(Piranga rubra)
Large tanager with a hefty bill. Adult males are completely red; immature males are dull yellow-olive with blotchy patches of red.
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Great Kiskadee
(Pitangus sulphuratus)
Large, boldly marked, and boisterous flycatcher.
11
Green Oropendola
(Psarocolius viridis)
Large, stocky bird. Green-and-chestnut plumage can look mostly black under some conditions and at a distance.
33
Orange-cheeked Parrot
(Pyrilia barrabandi)
Medium-sized toucan of tropical rainforest.
22
Channel-billed Toucan
(Ramphastos vitellinus)
Large toucan, widespread across South American lowlands.
19
Silver-beaked Tanager
(Ramphocelus carbo)
A common understory tanager of suburban areas and forest edge.
20
Black-crested Antshrike
(Sakesphorus canadensis)
A stunning antshrike, fairly common in open woodland and scrub in northern South America.
22
Brown-winged schiffornis
(Schiffornis turdina)
Rather uniform colored with olive-green plumage and rusty edges on the wings.
30
Silvered Antbird
(Sclateria naevia)
Unique-looking antbird with a strong affinity for water. Medium-sized and chunky with a rather long bill.
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Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch
(Sporophila angolensis)
Widespread but uncommon in lowlands of South America, mainly east of the Andes.
12
Amazonian Antshrike
(Thamnophilus amazonicus)
Medium-sized, sluggish bird of tall rainforest.
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Mouse-colored Antshrike
(Thamnophilus murinus)
Medium-sized inconspicuous antbird of lowland rainforest. Note gray (male) and brown (female) plumage, large bill, and lack of strong pattern on wing coverts.
22
Northern Slaty-Antshrike
(Thamnophilus punctatus)
Smallish bird of savanna forests and those on sandy or rocky soils.
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Buff-necked Ibis
(Theristicus caudatus)
Stocky ibis. Very similar to Black-faced Ibis but no range overlap.
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White-throated Tinamou
(Tinamus guttatus)
Secretive chickenlike bird that walks on the ground inside forest.
29
Great Tinamou
(Tinamus major)
Large, almost tailless game bird that lives on the ground in humid tropical lowlands.
26
Ochre-lored flatbill
(Tolmomyias flaviventris)
Small, yellowish-olive flycatcher that ranges mainly in northern and eastern South America as well eastern Panama.
33
Black-tailed Trogon
(Trogon melanurus)
Large trogon with a red belly and stout yellow bill.
26
Green-backed Trogon
(Trogon viridis)
Often first detected by its song: a melodic series of “kua kua kua kua” notes, similar to Surucua Trogon, but faster.
20
Spectacled thrush
(Turdus nudigenis)
A medium-sized, medium-brown denizen of open woodlands; found feeding both in the trees and on the ground.
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Tropical Kingbird
(Turdus nudigenis)
Large, ubiquitous yellow-bellied flycatcher found throughout most of Middle and South America, though tends to be uncommon at the far northern end of its range in the U.S. A classic “telephone wire” bird along roadsides and in towns.
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Southern Lapwing
(Vanellus chilensis)
Raucous, conspicuous shorebird. Distinctive color pattern with black breast, white belly, gray head, and bronzy shoulder.