Itatiaia Spinetail (Asthenes moreirae)

Itatiaia Spinetail (Asthenes moreirae)

I heard the song of this species during both my days on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, but it's really hard to see as it prefers to stay well hidden in…


Barnadesia arborea

Barnadesia arborea

The leaves are leathery, pointy, thick and shiny. Native range is Ecuador and Peru. Altitude 3450 metres.


Barnadesia arborea

Barnadesia arborea

This shrub was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing. Fortunately cows do…