Periander Metalmark (Rhetus periander)

Periander Metalmark (Rhetus periander)

On all the riverbanks you'll see many different species of butterflies and bees, licking salts - either from human and…


Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara)

Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara)

I heard one or more groups every day, but seeing them was another matter. This was my closet encounter during my stay.…


Madidi toad 01

Madidi toad 01

Most of the toads are very well camouflaged, and during the day you'll see them only if they move. Please help me…


Stenocercus prionotus

Stenocercus prionotus

Many reptiles are incredibly well camouflaged, and only when they move will you see them.…


Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

What's wonderful about some of the national parks like Madidi is that more and more of the inhabitans are no longer…


Madidi cicada 02

Madidi cicada 02

Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus)

White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus)

Despite the huge beaks and wonderful plumage, their song is rather annoing. An excellent ring-tone candidate :-) This…


Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)

Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)

A juvenile on the Tuichi riverside and where the trail to Chalalan starts or ends. It sounds like this:…


Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

I never saw this species on ground, and thus never got a good shot. Not really disturbed by human presence, and some…


Madidi grasshopper 02

Madidi grasshopper 02

Another large grasshopper, and the only time I saw this particular species. Please help me identify it - leave a…