Critter News
MAY 16, 2009
Over 1,000 animals were rescued, including 500 bull finches and 300 picoplats, The rescued wildlife also included monkeys, parrots, macaws and other species from Venezuela. Three corrupt police officers in Trinidad and Tobago robbed a couple of Venezuelan wildlife smugglers and were subsequently arrested themselves.
10,000 Birds
JULY 17, 2012
Nick wrote a guest post on Forpus passerinus and the Ornithologists of Masaguaral which was full of passion, humor, and insight into his work while on location in Venezuela. Naturally, we wanted to hear more about parrotlets, so Nick graciously shared the beautiful photo-essay below. The Auk 108: 863-871. Wilson Bulletin 104(1): 65-84.
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10,000 Birds
JANUARY 19, 2022
Running end-to-end across the northernmost section of the island, Trinidad’s Northern Range is the final outcrop of the mighty Andes after it bends eastward through Venezuela. 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.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Almost as soon as you leave the nest, you have the strong urge to migrate to a place called “Venezuela” Can you imagine how many potential choices and decisions are involved in flying from Alaska to the Atlantic Seaboard, flying down the eastern U.S., Picture being a Blackpoll Warbler being born in the boreal forests of Alaska.
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