The endangered and endemic Tutema (Porphyriops melanops bogotensis Chapman) and the Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) use an artificial pond in Boyacá State, Colombia

Tutema (Porphyriops melanops bogotensis Chapman, 1914) and Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) have been observed inhabiting artificial ponds near El Salitre wetland in the Andes near Paipa (5°46’48.47” N, 73°07’1.49” W), Boyacá State, Colombia. The Tutema is an endemic and endangered bird species that belongs to the Rallidae family. The Blue-winged Teal is a migrant duck species. The current investigation provides evidence that Tutema continues to use the artificial ponds near the El Salitre wetland. This species is not scared of human presence. Tutema continues to share its habitat with domestic ducks in one of the artificial ponds, as previously reported. The Blue-winged Teal has been observed swimming in the open water of an artificial pond and drinking its water. They were scared by human presence and flew away. The two species studied have taken advantage of artificial waterways, which have proven to be key for biodiversity conservation in this part of Colombia.