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Sites - Isla San Andres

Site evaluation: 3 Stars 3 Stars 3 Stars
Species:  
Elevation: Sea level
Climate: Hot and dry
Trails: Many
Accommodation: 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars
Food: 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars
Hot water: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Communications: Cell phone
Region: Caribbean & Sierra Nevada
Location: Dept of San Andres & Providencia
Summary: sla San Andres is a small Caribbean island located off the coast of Nicaragua - but still Colombian territory. Along with sandy beaches, coral reefs and crystalline waters, the island is home to substantial numbers of Neotropical migrants, two endemic species and several endemic subspecies.
Endemics: San Andres Vireo and San Andres Mockingbird
Key Species: White-crowned Pigeon, Caribbean Elaenia, Thick-billed Vireo, Jamaican Oriole, Black-faced Grassquit, Neotropical migrants
Access: Flights from Bogotá, Barranquilla, Medellín, Cali and international flights from Panama.
Site Description: This island is better-known for its beautiful beaches and laid-back Caribbean vibes. However, it is also a very important island for stop-over and wintering Neotropical migrants (Oct-March). It has two resident endemics: San Andres Vireo and San Andres Mockingbird, sometimes considered a subspecies of the Tropical Mockingbird. Also of interest are more widespread Caribbean birds including White-crowned Pigeon, Caribbean Elaenia, Thick-billed Vireo, Jamaican Oriole and Black-faced Grassquit.

The island is quite small and easily covered by car or bicycle. Any patch of forest, especially in the central and southern end of the island, can be productive for the species of interest. Mangroves along the coast may hold interesting waterbirds as well.
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