The wetland is located within Bogota
city limits, a protected jewel in one of Latin America’s most modern cities. It
is the remnants of what was once a vast network of wetlands and lakes, and
offers unique birding opportunities within a metropolis.
The reed beds are home
to the endemic Bogota Rail and Apolinar’s Marsh-wren, and are also home to
Yellow-hooded Blackbird and Subtropical Doradito. Open waters harbor large
numbers of Ruddy Duck, American Coot, Common Moorhen and Spot-flanked
Gallinule. We may also find the endemic Silvery-throated Spinetail, and
Rufous-browed Conebill. The reserve encompasses 80 ha (200 ac) and sits at
2,600 m (8,530 ft).
