Birders find their Eden in Colombia

S. American nation boasts greatest number of bird types on the planet

CALI, Colombia - Despite his small stature, 10-year-old Juan David Camacho has big dreams: pacing through Colombia's jungle with binoculars in tow, he aims to spot all the bird species his country offers.

It's a mighty goal: Colombia boasts the greatest number of bird types on the planet - 1,920, or 19 percent of those on the planet - a veritable paradise for birders.