Great Bird Count in ProAves Reserves
14 October, 2021
Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves
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Date of Establishment:
SEPTember
2009
Ecosystem:
Subandine forest
PLANT FORMATIONS:
very humid forest premontane, humid forest low montane
TEMPERATURE:
Between 13 and 20 °C
WEATHER:
Cold humid, Temperate humid
Altitudinal Range:
Between 1,650 and 2,000 meters above sea level
KEY SPECIES
In this conservation area, close to:
In this conservation area, close to:
LOCATION
It is located on the western flank of the central mountain range in the town of La Vereda El Llano, belonging to the district of Frías, to the southwest of the municipality of Falan
north of the department of Tolima, Colombia.
The municipality of Falan presents a high index of faunal diversity with records so far of 291 species of birds, of which 6 species are endemic to Colombia Ortalis columbiana, Capito hypoleucus, Myiarchus apicalis, Euphonia concinna, Habia gutturalis, Atlapetes flaviceps; 40 species of mammals, of which the presence of Saguinus leucopus, the endemic marmoset EN and the nocturnal monkey Aotus griseimembra VU stands out (Quevedo, 2002.), there are additionally extralimital records of the Coral Snake (Micrurus ancoralis) and an Echinosaura lizard. horridus Gymnophthalmidae for the central mountain range. Additionally, a representative number of threatened amphibians are reported: Cochranella rosada EN, Cochranella susatamai VU, Cochranella punctulata VU, Centrolene prosoblepon LC, Centrolene rocadoi VU, Bolitoglossa lozanoi LC, Eleutherodactylus fallax EN, Eleutherodactylus penelopus VU, Eleutherodactylus raniformis VU.
photographic record
AT THE PROAVES LAS TÁNGARAS RESERVE, YOU ALSO CAN:
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2 to 3 nights to fully enjoy the activities and the variety of wildlife.
Additionally, you will have access to:
- Internet in common areas, which may be intermittent. Take advantage of your stay in our Reserve to connect with nature!
- Water, coffee, and tea station.
- Trails for visitors and research actions
- Rest areas that allow you to flow with the magic of this wonderful place
Remember: Our reservation rates do not include extra services such as meals or transportation; any of these will have an additional cost and must be requested in advance via WhatsApp: +57 323 434 34 87.
- Due to our policies for the care and conservation of our species, we do not allow pets. We invite you to leave your pets in a safe place.
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
RESERVATION
Make your reservation 24 hours in advance.
Walk-in reservations are not guaranteed and are dependent on current availability.
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT
The ProAves Reserve opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m.
Time of entry to your room: From 3:00 p.m. and time of departure from your room: Maximum at 10:00 a.m.
RESERVATION POLICIES
You can change the dates of the reservation, as long as there is availability.
Changes must be requested in writing and 15 days in advance. No refund is made for cancellation.
MEALS
Inform us of any health problems, allergies, or food requirements.
We will offer you a special menu according to your diet.
DO NOT COLLECT
Please, respect the natural resources of the Nature Reserve. The collection of any biological material is not allowed.
TRANSPORT
It’s necessary to travel in a 4×4 vehicle adapted to handle the conditions of some sections of the road.
CLOTHING
Remember that the climate in Colombia can be very unpredictable! We recommend you bring suitable walking shoes, a rain jacket, long-sleeved clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen.
FLASHLIGHT
In the Natural Reserve there may be power outages, so bring a flashlight and enjoy connecting with nature without the distraction of modern technology.
MOSQUITOES
You do not need a yellow fever vaccine. However, we recommend using repellent since being in contact with nature there may be mosquitoes.
FORBIDDEN TO ENTER ALCOHOL
The entry of alcoholic beverages into the Nature Reserve is forbidden.
INTERNAL TRAILS
Follow the instructions of the Nature Reserve staff and stay on the established trails.
SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION
AT RANITA DORADA
Esta área de conservación de la Fundación ProAves fue creada en el 2013 con el objetivo de proteger y conservar el hábitat de las especies más amenazadas de la región.
La Reserva Natural presenta una gran densidad de especies con facilidad de observación, por lo que es de gran interés para la conservación. Allíhabitan 364 especies de aves, entre las que se destacan: Picumnus pumilus, Touit huetii, Spizaetus ornatus, Oressochen jubatus, y Lophornis chalybeus, Mitu tomentosum, Hylopezus macularius, Dromococcyx phasianellus, Lathrotriccus euleri y Calidris minutilla.
Los bosques de la Reserva ProAves El Jaguar presentan una alta diversidad de mamíferos, entre los que se encuentran: Inia geoffrensis, Tapirus terrestris, Pteronura brasiliensis, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, Cuniculus paca y Panthera onca, entre otros.
Está conformada por bosque de la galería y ripario, sabanas, Morichales, zonas pantanosas, Lagunas, lagos y ciénagas naturales, Bosque Denso Alto de Tierra Firme, Vegetación transformada (Pastos enmalezados), Bosque Denso Bajo de Tierra Firme y Bosque Denso Alto Inundable Heterogéneo: las familias mejor representadas en número de especies son Mimosaceae, Moraceae, Melastomataceae, Lauraceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae, Burseraceae, Sapotaceae, y Myrtaceae. Las especies identificadas al momento son las siguientes: hacha o costillo (Aspidosperma excelsum), asaí (Euterpe precatoria), barrigona (Iriartea deltoidea), canangucha (Mauritia flexuosa), escalera de mono (Bauhinia guianensis) y el carguero rebalsero (Eschweilera amazonica), guacamayo (Apuleia leiocarpa) tres tablas (Dialium guianense), algarrobo (Hymenaea oblongifolia), cachicamo (Calophyllum brasiliense), macano (Terminalia amazonia), fariñero (Clathrotropis macrocarpa), sasafrás
(Ocotea cymbarum), cedro achapo (Cedrelinga cateniformis), lechoso (Pseudolmedia laevigata), lanoso (Pseudolmedia laevis) y milpo o flor morado (Erisma uncinatum) y chaparro (Curatella americana).
