12 Nov 2018
Chestnut-headed oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri)
Oropendolas are omnivores and will frequent any feeding station with fruits. They are expert weavers and their hanging nests will dangle violently in strong…
12 Nov 2018
Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)
An opportunistic and inquisitive individual looking for tidbits on a feeding station at Selva Verde Lodge. They are excellent weavers and make hanging nests…
8 Nov 2018
Chestnut-headed oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri)
Oropendolas are omnivores and will frequent any feeding station with fruits. They are expert weavers and their hanging nests will dangle violently in strong…
2 Dec 2014
Scarlet-headed Blackbird (Amblyramphus holosericeus)
On the way from Porto Jofre, on the Transpantaneira, to SouthWild Pantanal I stopped several times to take a closer look at the flora and fauna. This is the…
27 Nov 2014
Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus)
There are many species of bird harvesting pests like ticks, horseflies and other bloodsuckers from the capybaras, and they love it! This bird spent a long time…
23 Nov 2013
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)
One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:
15 Nov 2013
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi)
A common bird in Pantanal, and several resides close to the buildings of Pousada Xaraés. This is a pair with chicks that perhaps the very same day had left…
7 Nov 2013
Argentine Giant Tegu (Tupinambis merianae)
This large lizard is very common alongside the path following the Iguaçu Falls. With gentle movements you can get quite close to them as I did with this one…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves are leathery, pointy, thick and shiny. Native range is Ecuador and Peru. Altitude 3450 metres.
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This shrub was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing. Fortunately cows do…