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Finca Cortaderal

4.85144 , -75.50331

Colombia

ENGLISH: Due to the discovery of a population of the extremely rare, threatened & Colombia endemic Indigo-winged (Fuerte´s) Parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, this site became in a great birding destination in the last decade. Located between 2800-3300 m.a.s.l., this place is made up of patches of high andean forest and grasslands, however, a large extension of mature forest extends to the slopes of the Paramillo de Santa Rosa in the vicinity of Los Nevados NNP. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079

ESPAÑOL: Debido al descubrimiento de una población del extremadamente raro, amenazado y endémico de Colombia Lorito Coroniazul - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, este sitio se convirtió en un gran destino para la observación de aves en la región durante la última década. Ubicado entre los 2800-3300 m.s.n.m., este lugar está conformado por parches de bosque alto andino y pastizales, sin embargo, una gran extensión de bosque maduro se extiende hasta las faldas del Paramillo de Santa Rosa en las inmediaciones del PNN Los Nevados. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079

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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 Daniel Orozco : 4.8514/-75.5033 (2023-06-29 23:04:27 )

Site name was set by Daniel Orozco as "Finca Cortaderal" (2023-06-29 23:04:27 )

Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:42:22
ENGLISH: Due to the discovery of a population of the extremely rare and rare, threatened & Colombia endemic Indigo-winged (Fuerte´s) Parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, this site became in a great birding destination in the last decade. Located between 2800-3300 m.a.s.l., this place is made up of patches of high andean forest and grasslands, however, a large extension of mature forest extends to the slopes of the Paramillo de Santa Rosa in the vicinity of Los Nevados NNP. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079 ESPAÑOL: Debido al descubrimiento de una población del extremadamente raro y raro, amenazado Lorito y endémico de Colombia Lorito Coroniazul - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, este sitio se convirtió en un gran destino para la observación de aves en la región durante la última década. Ubicado entre los 2800-3300 m.s.n.m., este lugar está conformado por parches de bosque alto andino y pastizales, sin embargo, una gran extensión de bosque maduro se extiende hasta las faldas del Paramillo de Santa Rosa en las inmediaciones del PNN Los Nevados. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079
Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:34:10
ENGLISH: Due to the discovery of a population of the extremely rare and threatened Indigo-winged (Fuerte´s) Parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, this site became in a great birding destination in the last decade. Located between 2800-3300 m.a.s.l., this place is made up of patches of high andean forest and grasslands, however, a large extension of mature forest extends to the slopes of the Paramillo de Santa Rosa in the vicinity of Los Nevados NNP. NNP. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079 ESPAÑOL: Debido al descubrimiento de una población del extremadamente raro y amenazado Lorito Coroniazul - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, este sitio se convirtió en un gran destino para la observación de aves en la región durante la última década. Ubicado entre los 2800-3300 m.s.n.m., este lugar está conformado por parches de bosque alto andino y pastizales, sin embargo, una gran extensión de bosque maduro se extiende hasta las faldas del Paramillo de Santa Rosa en las inmediaciones del PNN Los Nevados. Ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7847079
Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:18:22
ENGLISH: Due to the discovery of a population of the extremely rare and threatened Indigo-winged (Fuerte´s) Parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, this site became in a great birding destination in the last decade. Located decade. Located between 2800-3300 m.a.s.l., this place is made up of patches of high andean forest and grasslands, however, a large extension of mature forest extends to the slopes of the Paramillo de Santa Rosa in the vicinity of Los Nevados NNP.NNP. ESPAÑOL: Debido al descubrimiento de una población del extremadamente raro y amenazado Lorito Coroniazul - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, este sitio se convirtió en un gran destino para la observación de aves en la región durante la última década. Ubicado entre los 2800-3300 m.s.n.m., este lugar está conformado por parches de bosque alto andino y pastizales, sin embargo, una gran extensión de bosque maduro se extiende hasta las faldas del Paramillo de Santa Rosa en las inmediaciones del PNN Los Nevados.
Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-29 23:12:56
Due to the discovery of a population of the extremely rare and threatened Indigo-winged (Fuerte´s) Parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, this site became in a great birding destination in the last decade. Located between 2800-3300 m.a.s.l., this place is made up of patches of high andean forest and grasslands, however, a large extension of mature forest extends to the slopes of the Paramillo de Santa Rosa in the vicinity of Los Nevados NNP.

  • 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)

Mountain Avocetbill (Opisthoprora euryptera)
Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum)
Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi)
Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera)
Andean Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium jardinii)
Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca)
Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Dryobates nigriceps)
Powerful Woodpecker (Campephilus pollens)
Carunculated Caracara (Daptrius carunculatus)
Indigo-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi)
Speckle-faced Parrot (Pionus tumultuosus)
Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)
Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis)
Bicolored Antpitta (Grallaria rufocinerea)
Agile Tit-Tyrant (Uromyias agilis)
White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata)
Black-chested Mountain Tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia)
Golden-crowned Tanager (Iridosornis rufivertex)
Black-headed Hemispingus (Pseudospingus verticalis)

White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-07-02 23:55:34)

Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:27:21)

Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:27:05)

Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:26:39)

Andean Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium jardinii) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:26:14)

Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:21:28)

Black-headed Hemispingus (Pseudospingus verticalis) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:21:14)

Golden-crowned Tanager (Iridosornis rufivertex) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:52)

Black-chested Mountain Tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:38)

Powerful Woodpecker (Campephilus pollens) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:29)

Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Dryobates nigriceps) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:20)

Agile Tit-Tyrant (Uromyias agilis) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:10)

Carunculated Caracara (Daptrius carunculatus) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:20:03)

Bicolored Antpitta (Grallaria rufocinerea) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:19:42)

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:19:27)

Speckle-faced Parrot (Pionus tumultuosus) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:19:17)

Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:18:58)

Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-30 00:18:36)

Mountain Avocetbill (Opisthoprora euryptera) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-29 23:13:24)

Indigo-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi) was added by Daniel Orozco (2023-06-29 23:13:15)

  • Timing and strategy

ENGLISH: The tour can be done during a morning, but it is recommended to do it during a day. It is recommended to leave very early to reach the site at dawn where the bird activity is greatest and there are also good chances of seeing the parrots. Bird watching is done along the road, stopping to observe in fragments and edges of the forest, paying attention to the mixed flocks or species that you can find along the road.

ESPAÑOL: El recorrido se puede hacer durante una mañana o durante todo el día. Se recomienda salir muy temprano para llegar al sitio al amanecer donde la actividad de las aves es mayor y también hay buenas posibilidades de ver los loritos. La observacion de aves se hace a lo largo de la carretera, deteniendose a observar en fragmentos y bordes del bosque, prestando atención a las bandadas mixtas o especies que puedas encontrar a lo largo de la carretera.

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 Daniel Orozco on 2023-07-02 23:55
ENGLISH: The tour can be done during a morning, but it is recommended to do it during a day. It is recommended to leave very early to reach the site at dawn where the bird activity is greatest and there are also good chances of seeing the parrots. Bird watching is done along the road, stopping to observe in fragments and edges of the forest, paying attention to the mixed flocks or species that you can find along the road. ESPAÑOL: El recorrido se puede hacer durante una mañana o durante todo el día. Se recomienda salir muy temprano para llegar al sitio al amanecer donde la actividad de las aves es mayor y también hay buenas posibilidades de ver los loritos. La observacion de aves se hace a lo largo de la carretera, deteniendose a observar en fragmentos y bordes del bosque, prestando atención a las bandadas mixtas o especies que puedas encontrar a lo largo de la carretera.
  • How to get there

ENGLISH: A 4x4 vehicle is required as it is an unpaved road that normally remains in poor condition. The journey to the point can vary depending on the car in which you travel and can be approximately 1 -1.5 hours from Santa Rosa de Cabal. You know you are at the point because you will find some signs alluding to the parrot, and the best places are the edge of the forest that is in front of Finca Cortaderal.

ESPAÑOL: Se requiere de vehículo 4x4 pues es una carretera sin pavimentar que normalmente permanece en malas condiciones. El trayecto hasta el punto puede variar según el carro en que te desplaces y puede ser de aproximadamente 1 -1,5 horas desde Santa Rosa de Cabal. Sabes que estás en el punto porque vas a encontrar algunos letreros alusivos al loro, y los mejores sitios son el borde del bosque que está al frente de la Finca Cortaderal.

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

Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:36
ENGLISH: A 4x4 vehicle is required as it is an unpaved road that normally remains in poor condition. The journey to the point can vary depending on the car in which you travel and can be approximately 1 -1.5 hours from Santa Rosa de Cabal. You know you are at the point because you will find some signs alluding to the parrot, and the best places are the edge of the forest that is in front of Finca Cortaderal. ESPAÑOL: Se requiere de vehículo 4x4 pues es una carretera sin pavimentar que normalmente permanece en malas condiciones. El trayecto hasta el punto puede variar según el carro en que te desplaces y puede ser de aproximadamente 1 -1,5 horas desde Santa Rosa de Cabal. Sabes que estás en el punto porque vas a encontrar algunos letreros alusivos al loro, y los mejores sitios son el borde del bosque que está al frente de la Finca Cortaderal.

ENGLISH: Free access 24/7. It is a public road with no access restrictions.

ESPAÑOL: Acceso gratuito 24/7. Se trata de carretera pública sin restricciones de acceso. 

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:29
ENGLISH: Free access 24/7. It is a public road with no access restrictions. ESPAÑOL: Acceso gratuito 24/7. Se trata de carretera pública sin restricciones de acceso. 
  • Other attractions

Mainly the landscape: in the early hours of the morning it is possible to get incredible views of the Nevados.

Principalmente el paisaje: en las primeras horas de la mañana es posible lograr vistas increibles de los Nevados. 

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-07-02 23:56
Mainly the landscape: in the early hours of the morning it is possible to get incredible views of the Nevados. Principalmente el paisaje: en las primeras horas de la mañana es posible lograr vistas increibles de los Nevados. 

ENGLISH: The site is located in a remote rural area, and it is not usually very visited, therefore there are no places to stay, food or bathrooms. It is recommended to bring food (breakfast, lunch and snacks) and it is not necessary to stay because the birding journey can be done in a single day.

ESPAÑOL: El sitio se encuentra en una zona rural algo alejada, y no suele ser muy visitada, por ende no hay sitios para hospedarse, comidas o baños. Se recomienda llevar comida (desayuno, almuerzo y snacks) y no es necesario hospedarse pues la jornada se puede hacer en un solo dia.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:32
ENGLISH: The site is located in a remote rural area, and it is not usually very visited, therefore there are no places to stay, food or bathrooms. It is recommended to bring food (breakfast, lunch and snacks) and it is not necessary to stay because the birding journey can be done in a single day. ESPAÑOL: El sitio se encuentra en una zona rural algo alejada, y no suele ser muy visitada, por ende no hay sitios para hospedarse, comidas o baños. Se recomienda llevar comida (desayuno, almuerzo y snacks) y no es necesario hospedarse pues la jornada se puede hacer en un solo dia.

ENGLISH: No security issues have been reported. It is recommended to bring sunscreen and rain protection. Although it does not happen all the time, during the rainy season some landslides may occur on the road. It is recommended to check with local media and news prior to going to the site.

ESPAÑOL: No se han reportado problemas de seguridad. Se recomienda llevar bloqueador solar y protección contra la lluvia. Aunque no sucede todo el tiempo, durante la época de lluvias puede presentarse algunos derrumbes sobre la vía. Se recomienda consultar con medios locales y noticias previo a ir al sitio.

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 Daniel Orozco on 2023-06-30 00:16
ENGLISH: No security issues have been reported. It is recommended to bring sunscreen and rain protection. Although it does not happen all the time, during the rainy season some landslides may occur on the road. It is recommended to check with local media and news prior to going to the site. ESPAÑOL: No se han reportado problemas de seguridad. Se recomienda llevar bloqueador solar y protección contra la lluvia. Aunque no sucede todo el tiempo, durante la época de lluvias puede presentarse algunos derrumbes sobre la vía. Se recomienda consultar con medios locales y noticias previo a ir al sitio.
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