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…


Alurnus orbignyi

Alurnus orbignyi

One of countless colorful insect species on the doorstep of Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC).


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…


Prakthettebladbille (Cryptocephalus sericeus)

Prakthettebladbille (Cryptocephalus sericeus)

Denne lille billen var intenst opptatt med å spise av kronbladene og pollenknappene til en blodstorkenebb. Til tross for at blomsten beveget seg raskt i alle…