Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)

Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)

Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a large bird like this should be easy to see, but the Herons are expert at standing still no matter what their…


American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis)

What a difference in behavior to the European Oystercatcher! The European Oystercatcher is extraordinarily vocal and territorial. Here the American…


Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli)

Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli)

The color of the lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) looks rather dull and grey, until you get close up like this. In certain angles to the light you can see…