9 Dec 2011
Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
This was the only encounter I had with common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). You may see them anywhere, and in this case I didn't have to go more than a…
8 Dec 2011
Golden-mantled Tamarin (Saguinus tripartitus)
The golden-mantled tamarin (Saguinus tripartitus) has inspired the Anangu Quichua community, as this is the logo of Napo Wildlife Center! They are quite small…
8 Dec 2011
Large Spurwing (Antigonus nearchus)
From most angles the large Spurwing (Antigonus nearchus) looks like an all-brown butterfly that's well camouflaged against the mud of the riverbank.…
8 Dec 2011
Agathina Emperor (Doxocopa agathina)
I'm grateful to have gotten a shot of this wonderful agathina emperor (Doxocopa agathina). I only saw it here this once on the muddy grounds of the Napo…
8 Dec 2011
Sootywing (Bolla sp)
Very hard to identify, but beautiful nonetheless! One of the many species visiting the Napo Wildlife Center welcome center. It was one of few species that…
8 Dec 2011
Green-shouldered Gorgopas (Gorgopas trochilus)
Green-shouldered Gorgopas (Gorgopas trochilus) is a fantastic mix of green and yellow - almost metallic or iridescent. I first though this was a male…
8 Dec 2011
White-tailed Titi (Callicebus discolor)
The scientific name has several English names attached to it: Red Titi and Dusky Titi, the latter used in the "Napo Wildlife Center's fauna" booklet.…
7 Dec 2011
White-fronted Capuchin (Cebus albifrons)
Many species of monkeys roam the land of Napo Wildlife Center. Best time to see them is when they are foraging for food like here, before 07:00 in the……
4 Dec 2011
Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The landing on Punta Espinoza is a wide open sandy beach amidst young lavarock, that looks like solidified manure. I saw many Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus…