14 Jul 2023
Parnassia nubicola
Parnassia nubicolais found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4600 meters elevation. Elevation: 3468 meters. Native range is East Afghanistan to China.…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile of the Great Frigatebird has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to become of this juvie.…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
For once I think the female is more beautiful - at least in this posture and light!
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the the Great and Magnificent Frigatebird apart…
27 Nov 2010
Roraima plant 018
I didn't recognize this as a fern at the time of my encounter. One of countless unusual shapes and forms of plants on the Roraima tepui. Help me identify it -…