17 Dec 2023

Blanford’s Rock (Gecko Pristurus insignis)

Elevation: 409 meters.

by morten

17 Dec 2023

Blanford’s Rock (Gecko Pristurus insignis)

Elevation: 409 meters.

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)

I've noticed Blanford's Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis) much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and Socotra Rock Gecko…

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The trail to Hoq cave is a great place to see the Socotra mabuya, as they are easily seen from the trail. Endemic.

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The endemic Socotra Mabuya and the Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) are species commonly seen in the same landscape throughout Socotra.

by morten

1 Feb 2023

Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)

A common species revealing its location when darting to safety as you step near its location. If you see it from a distance you might get very close if you…

by morten

19 Nov 2018

Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris)

At 10cm (4in) this is one of the smaller species of antpittas.

by morten

19 Nov 2018

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla)

The secretive antpittas are heard for the most part and seen only when you patiently and carefully hone in on their location. Even then it will often be their…

by morten

18 Nov 2018

Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)

Many of the antpitta species have incredible vocal abilities, and the rufous antpitta is one of those. They live in dense forests where the reach of sound is…

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