16 Dec 2014
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
In the waters around the fishing village of Pucusana you'll encounter many birds of several bird species, and some are very tame like these pelicans. They wait…
16 Dec 2014
Red-legged Cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi)
This is the second of the regional species of cormorant I encountered, also this one becoming more and more rare - just like the guanay cormorant. I was in…
26 Nov 2012
Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea)
A perfect spot for a flycatcher - a dead branch overlooking a wide area of land.
26 Nov 2012
Red Tanager (Piranga flava rosacea)
The color of this bird is like a flash of red in a sea of green! This bird definitely wants to bee seen, and despite several species of bird of prey, the…
26 Nov 2012
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…
26 Nov 2012
Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)
I saw the species in Madidi as well, and although not really disturbed by my presence they are hard to see in the clear as the jungle in Noel Kempff Mercado…
26 Nov 2012
Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)
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 see as there are few clearings in…