15 Apr 2017
Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)
I encountered the striated laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) many times during my time in Bhutan, but rarely in clear view like this. In fact I thought I…
6 Apr 2017
Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)
Experiencing the rhododendron forests in bloom is an amazing experience in many ways as they are a magnet to so many incredible bird species. Sometimes you may…
31 Mar 2017
Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)
To the human eye a tree with just these flaming inflorescences is a wonder to behold, but for pollinators and nectar hunters alike this is a welcome and very…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The iconic hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a strange looking bird as well as in behaviour, but it's also beautiful I think. It's like no other bird! It raises…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
I'm fascinated by these prehistoric-like birds of the Amazon rainforest - they are like no other bird! They can hardly fly, they sound like a magpie stuck on…
23 Nov 2012
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
This hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) was perched in such a nice position and light, as if it wanted me to take a picture. Usually they prefer some distance, and…
22 Nov 2012
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The sun has set and the Hoatzin is prepping for the nocturnal activities. The moon is bright, and that sometimes brings out sounds never heard during the day.…
9 Dec 2011
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The unmistakable profile of the Hoatzin - even close to darkness you know immediately what bird it is. Yasuni National Park-0.526667, -76.434167
8 Dec 2011
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a peculiar bird. For one its song repertoire is stuck on one note - the intro of the Magpie which it will repeat over and over…