Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

As I'm sitting on the edge of the sheer cliff to cool off in the strong updrafts, this juvenile was checking me out a couple of times. Usually you only see…


Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

I saw the blue-throated piping guan (Pipile cumanensis) in Madidi as well, and although not really disturbed by my presence they are hard to see in the clear…


Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)

Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)

Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu) is the second species of Guan I saw in this park, and both in the trees. When on the ground they are quick to run and hard to…


Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)

My only sighting of black skimmer (Rynchops niger) was along the Tuichi River, so I never saw it hunting. Its peculiar beak is used as a kind of fishing rod,…


Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

Unfortunately I have lost a few really great photo opportunities in regards to this species, and I was about to miss this one as well, as the boat driver was…


Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

My boat trip from Chalalan back to Rurrenabaque presented an even greater amount of bird species than my trip upstream! Also species I didn't see on my way to…


Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata)

Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata)

It's a relief to see many fledglings of the orinoco goose (Neochen jubata), as it is under pressure from human activity, and they are most likely present in…


Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

This hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) was perched in such a nice position and light, as if it wanted me to take a picture. Usually they prefer some distance, and…


Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

The sun has set and the Hoatzin is prepping for the nocturnal activities. The moon is bright, and that sometimes brings out sounds never heard during the day.…


Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis)

Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis)

There are many species of woodpecker in Madidi and on the grounds of Chalalan, but this one is by far one of the largest and most powerful. To make it's…