Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. Endemic.


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns supreme…


Chestnut-headed oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri)

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…


Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)

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…


chestnut-headed oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri)

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…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

The cliffs on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra have lots of interesting seemingly inaccessible locations for goats and thus the promise of untouched…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

Linear leaves barely distinguishable unless you get up close. This was an untouched and healthy specimen growing out of the sheer cliff face, which is key to…


Scarlet-headed Blackbird (Amblyramphus holosericeus)

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…


Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus)

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…