7 May 2019
Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)
A Tasmanian endemic, which means it lives nowhere else on Earth.
21 Nov 2018
Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
With the same color combination as the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) it might be difficult to tell them apart on the fly, but as the name…
20 Nov 2018
Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
With the same color combination as the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) it might be difficult to tell them apart on the fly, but as the name…
8 Nov 2018
Spot-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia imitans)
A female foraging for fruits. Its plumage ensures it blends perfectly with the foliage, and is best seen if you offer fruits or have a preferred fruiting tree…
8 Nov 2018
Olive-backed euphonia (Euphonia gouldi)
A small bird blending perfectly with the foliage of the canopy where it forages for fruits. The best way to get up close is to offer a selection of fruits in…
30 Apr 2018
Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)
A beautiful high-elevation dweller, seen here around the Tungnath temple during the full moon of April 2018. The winters are harsh here, but on the last day of…
15 Nov 2016
Seychelles Parrot (Coracopsis barklyi)
The Seychelles parrot is as its name implies endemic to the archipelago, which means it's a vulnerable species. In fact it's only found on one island, Praslin.…
15 Mar 2016
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
This wonderfully colored bird is definitely into a balanced diet, as it will gladly take handouts like apples from us humans. In fact this is one of many pairs…
23 Nov 2013
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis)
One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype.
15 Nov 2013
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
Old and worn out, but still in good health as it was by no means sitting still when I repeatedly approached. Location was near one of the many dwindling pools…