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Sani Lodge Birdwatching

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The amazonian basin is a very important area for Ecuador since it produces 500,000 barrels of oil per day which is the main source of income for our economy. Great Potoo Rufous-headed Woodpecker Last but not least our birding guide Carlos Gualinga was very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and reliable.

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The Top 25 Target Birds to Look for in Costa Rica

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Rufous-winged Woodpecker. Endangered and awesome, it’s pretty easy to experience this big parrot in the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica from Tarcoles north to near Nicaragua. Not as fancy as some of the other birds, this range restricted woodie is nonetheless much easier to connect with in Costa Rica. Great Green Macaw.

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The New Neotropical Companion: A Book Review by a Lover of the Neotropics

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In 2009, I traveled from New York City to the tropical rainforest of Ecuador. I looked up most of Kricher’s biography on the Internet because his bio on the back book cover is very brief and I wanted to know a bit more about the education and experience he brought to this uncommon book. is remarkable.

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Birding Lodges – Part 1 – Paradise in Portugal

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Oh, Yeah, I’m Going to Ecuador! Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Barbados The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past Sometimes you just have to smile!

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Spring is for Wheatears

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Mauritius: birding some less well-known spots Pinch Me… I’m Going to Ecuador! 3 Responses to “Spring is for Wheatears&# Duncan Mar 18th, 2011 at 3:36 pm I got to experience a wheatear-palooza on my one day birding around Dubai last year. These Blasts From The Past Sometimes you just have to smile!

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Audio Playback May Be Bad for Birds, Says Study

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I know I never would have been able to tick a Pileated Woodpecker off my life list had not one of the birders in my party whipped out a phone to play the Pileated’s call. studied how Plain-tailed Wrens and Rufous Antpittas in Ecuador reacted to audio playback of their songs versus playback of general background noise.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

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The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] Quetzals of Ecuador » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Thanks for visiting!

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