Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)

Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)

Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis) is a beautiful high-elevation dweller, seen here around the Tungnath temple during the full moon of April…


Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, but I just missed it having a mountful of flowers.…


Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, and here it had a very short break on an outcrop to…


Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)

Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)

According to Angel Paz we arrived a bit late (09:00 being the latest this Antpitta would respond to "hails", which was our time of arrival at this location).…


Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus)

Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus)

Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus) is yet another species of bird that Angel Paz has connected with so that visitors can see what is usually…


Giant Antpitta (Grallaria gigantea)

Giant Antpitta (Grallaria gigantea)

Not far from Tandayapa - about 45 minutes by car - the Paz family changed their ways from tradition to bird and eco-tourism. Something that would not have been…