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…
25 Nov 2013
Phlegmariurus nudus
On the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you’ll find the only sturdy man-made construction – a bridge painted in white. From here you…
24 Nov 2013
Lycopodium thyoides
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is Mexico to southern South America.
24 Nov 2013
Stag’s-horn Clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum)
Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is world-wide.