Colombia is a country with a great diversity of hummingbirds, and is considered one of the countries with the highest number of these species in the world. The exact number may vary slightly depending on the source and taxonomic classification, but it is generally stated that Colombia has between 163 and 177 hummingbird species.

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This richness is due to the variety of ecosystems the country offers, from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, which provide a wide range of habitats for these colorful birds.