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Trinidad’s Coastal Forest

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Trees along rugged ridges are vantage points for several species, here a Black Vulture takes flight after spending some time with a pair of Orange-winged Parrots. A Peregrine Falcon launches, ready and willing to utilize the relative invisibility afforded by twilight to bring a swift end to someone’s morning.

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12 countries with the greatest bird species density

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Even the coat of arms of Sao Tome and Principe consists of a Red-footed Falcon (in spite of the fact that this is clearly a Peregrine ) on the left and an African Grey Parrot on the right holding a shield with a palm tree. Almost all endemics are possible (although 2 are hard to get), among some 70 species birdable in 10 days.

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Bird-watching at Langi Crossing

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We were still able to camp in our usual spot by the river, which is high enough to protect ourselves from the resident crocodiles. Brown Falcon. It started off hot and cloudy, but soon the clouds cleared and we could enjoy a clear afternoon and night sleeping under the stars. Grey-crowned Babbler in a tree. Jacky Winter. Peaceful Dove.

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Summer Books for Kids (and the rest of us)

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Parrots Over Puerto Rico is a wonderland of colors and shapes. The story of the Puerto Rican Amazon, also known as the Puerto Rico Parrot, Parrots Over Puerto Rico is illustrated with deeply hued collages created by Susan L. The parrots called as they looked for deep nesting holes in the tall trees. Other Europeans came.

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Some Birds to See in Costa Rica around Carara National Park

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Carara National Park isn’t just any old protected area. Laughing Falcon : This snake eating specialist is widespread and common in many parts of the Neotropical region, it is nevertheless always cool to hear and see. Yellow-naped Parrot : This vulnerable species is regular in sites just outside the national park.

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Which Bird Species Have Gone Extinct in Costa Rica?

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Various bird species continue to be affected by those destructive days of deforestation and the subsequent edge effects but thankfully, protected areas were established before any of the regional or country endemic bird species were gone forever.

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Bird Migration and Conservation Meet at Selva Bananito, Costa Rica

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The next time you see a Bay-breasted Warbler in May, know that it might be singing its heart out because it was able to use habitat at Selva Bananito and other protected areas in Costa Rica. Parrots galore : Down by this one river, there were flocks of Mealy, Red-lored, White-crowned, Blue-headed, and Brown-hooded Parrots.