Hacienda El Bosque

Manizales, Caldas > Colombia

The hacienda consists of a working farm with cows, horses, vegetable cultivation and a trout farm. You can visit several birding spots on the property.

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Most recent update 12 July 2024

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Description

Hacienda El Bosque has 2 locations for Antpittas: Equatorial Antpitta and Crescent-faced Antpitta and a feeder for the Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan. You can also find several feeders for hummingbirds such as Purple-backed Thornbill, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Tourmaline Sunangel, Shining Sunbeam and other small birds. You can stay at the feeders or follow the small trails for birdwatching.

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Access

Hacienda El Bosque is located 17 km east of the town of Manizales. Easy to reach by car and plenty of parking space. Distances between the locations of the feeders are best by car.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Plateau , Agriculture

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Purple-backed Thornbill
(Ramphomicron microrhynchum)

2. Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan
(Andigena hypoglauca)

3. Crescent-faced Antpitta
(Grallaricula lineifrons)

4. Barred Fruiteater
(Pipreola arcuata)

5. Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant
(Ochthoeca diadema)

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