17 Nov 2012
Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps)
A very common bird, and seen in the most remote places as well as close to humans, as is the case here. Altitude: 3708 metres. It sounds like this:…
17 Nov 2012
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis)
My only sigthing of this species. Altitude: 3687 metres. It sounds like this: -19.86754,-67.56887
17 Nov 2012
Frankenia triandra
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Peru to Argentina.…
17 Nov 2012
Lycium humile
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Chile and…
17 Nov 2012
Lycium humile
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Chile and…
17 Nov 2012
Altiplano butterfly 02
This was the second species of butterfly I saw during my few dayes here. Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) Altitude: 3669 metres.…
17 Nov 2012
Altiplano stream
The much lusher and higher vegetation reveals a constant source of fresh water from one of the many springs. Even though it flows most of the year it's not…
17 Nov 2012
Arenaria rivularis
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Bolivia to…
17 Nov 2012
Baccharis acaulis
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Here it's popping out of a cushion of Sarcocornia…
17 Nov 2012
Baccharis acaulis
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Here it’s growing out of a cushion of Sarcocornia…