This scientific monograph describes several bird species discovered by the author during his travels in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia. It provides detailed descriptions of the birds' physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs. This book will be of interest to ornithologists, conservationists, and anyone interested in the natural history of South America.

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