Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

A beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest. Sometimes it will rhythmically move the…


Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

A beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest. Sometimes it will rhythmically move the…


Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

During my stay in Sydney I got real close to a family of kookaburras residing in the park just outside the house of my friend Pia Lindgren. First of all I was…


Phyllanthus maderaspatensis

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis

I found this species in Socotra's dry riverbeds. Native range is Africa West Indian Ocean, Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan to Australia.


Phyllanthus maderaspatensis

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis

I found this species in Socotra's dry riverbeds. Native range is Africa West Indian Ocean, Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan to Australia.


Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)

Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)

Catching a glimpse of the beautiful blue-crowned motmot in front of its nest is really a treat, but with a frog in its beak - wow! That was amazing - thank…


Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

The Broad-billed Motmot is common in Tinalandia and can sometimes be seen eating the Papaya from the feeders by the restaurant. If you don't see them you…