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…


Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Paradise jacamar (Galbula dea) is definitely the most beautiful of the jacamars! From the western canopy tower of Cristalino Jungle Lodge I enjoyed not just…


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…


Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

You'll probably hear the characteristic song before you'll see this beautiful bird. This rufous-tailed jacamar (Galbula ruficauda) is sitting on a branch…


White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)

White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)

If you don't see this bird, you will definitely hear it. White-chinned jacamar (Galbula tombacea) sounds are simply amazing and unmistakable! It sounds like…


Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia) is endemic to Galapagos.


Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia) is endemic to Galapagos. Isla Isabela-0.254573,-91.368313


Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)

Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia) is endemic to Galapagos.