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Parrots: Brazil’s Colorful Avian Clowns

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The Red-fan Parrot breaks the mold by having elongated red feathers with purple tips that it can erect to form a spectacular mane around the head. Although nearly all are colorful, parrots are actually quite conservative when it comes to extravagant plumes.

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

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My personal favorites are the images that show the relationships that are at the heart of this book–a Linneated Woodpecker perched opposite a bromeliad on an exposed tree, Azteca ants on a cecropia tree whose decaying parts provide food, and, a little distressingly, two Capuchin Monkeys feeding on a Toucan (thanks to James Adams).

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Stalking a Kiwi Icon

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There are are presently thought to be five species of kiwi with a possible sixth extinct species, all of which have suffered varying degrees of range contraction since the arrival of humans. The Bay of Islands is a very popular area for tourists, both those looking for natural history and for human history. Hat-tip to Stella.

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Birding Inirida, Colombia, or river dolphins and hoatzins, part 2

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When they surface, the tips of the snout, biosonar “melon” and dorsal fins appear simultaneously, the tail rarely showing before diving. Because of that, the bird has a manure-like odour and is only hunted by humans for food in times of dire need” [ Source ]. Photo by Paul Maury. Photo by Juan Carlos.

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Bird Watching Rio Canande Reserve

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Upon our arrival in late afternoon we explored the nearby Red-capped Manakin Trail and saw a pair of Tawny-faced Quail and managed to photograph a hauler monkey, Spot-crowned Antvireo and a Black-headed Antthrush at dusk. Also this area was impacted by small towns and small farms that have setup along the access road.

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Tiritiri Matangi Island

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There are also a number of Takahe , one of which, named Greg, has learnt that humans equal food, and will hang around the day visitors in the hope of a snack. Hat-tip to Stella. Greg the Naughty Takahe ( Porphyrio hochstetteri ) Tags: Destinations , new zealand • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Thanks for visiting!