Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii)

Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii)

As the name implies this is a fruit eater, and thus also a seed-disperser, yet I've never encountered it by any feeding stations. It blends in very well with…


Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus)

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus)

This is such a unique looking species, unmistakable and like no other bird species. I've encountered it deep in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela, by the…


Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana)

Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana)

From the two canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge you have a fantastic bird's eye view over the treetops, and you can see many of the canopy dwellers like…


Bomarea hieronymi

Bomarea hieronymi

Bomarea hieronymi is unmistakable and eye-catching. In a gloomy forest of green, the hanging inflorescence is one of few wonders of blossom accessible to us…


Bomarea multiflora

Bomarea multiflora

Native range of bomarea multiflora is Colombia to Ecuador. -0.117222,-78.589722


Bomarea multiflora

Bomarea multiflora

Bomarea multiflora not only resembles a lily, but is a lily. It's a strong and vital plant, no wonder it's popular as a cut flower. Native range is Colombia…


Bomarea multiflora

Bomarea multiflora

This wonderful bomarea multiflora grows commonly along the main path in Yanacocha. This genus is also found in almost every florist across the world. Native…