This article is one of a series providing information about endemism among birds in the world's various zoogeographic zones. For an overview of this subject see Endemism in birds.
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No bird families are endemic to the region; however, the following genera are endemic:
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In addition in the following genera, high proportions of the member species are endemic to the region:
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Birdlife International has defined a number of Endemic Bird Areas and Secondary Areas in this region.
The following is a list of bird species endemic to the region of Mexico south to Nicaragua (M indicates a species endemic to Mexico; G, Guatemala).
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The following is a list of species endemic to the region as breeding species:
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The following is a list of species endemic to the region as non-breeding species:
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The following restricted-range species are also found in the region:
The following are species which are near-endemics that also occur in the southwestern United States:
The following are species which are near-endemics that also occur south to Costa Rica:
The following extinct species were formerly endemic:
The fauna of Colombia is characterized by a high biodiversity, with the highest rate of species by area unit worldwide.
