Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani)
Rainbow-bearded thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is one of few high altitude hummingbirds, and not easy to get up close…
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi)
I immediately thought of ptarmigans of northern Europe when I encountered this rufous-bellied seedsnipe (Attagis gayi).…
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
After an amazing experience with a spectacled bear I was on my way to the main road when I noticed this white-tailed…
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). I spotted it driving to the…
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
Sapphire-vented puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is a frequent visitor to feeders in Ecuador and here its visiting a…
Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)
At 11 cm (4,33 in) and a long bill buff-winged starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is one of the larger species of…
Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys)
Speckled hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is one of the smallest of the hummingbird species. Both sexes look alike.……
Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)
A fantastic experience to have this beautiful crested owl (Lophostrix cristata) calling right outside my bedroom. I had…
White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui)
White-whiskered hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) is a large hummingbird with a distinct hum from its large wings. Its visit…
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
The white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a very common visitor to feeders in Ecuador and is unmissable.
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
The female white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) lacks the striking blue and white of the male, but as is the case…
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) is one of the larger species of hummingbirds. It's a common visitor of…