Wandering spider (Phoneutria reidyi)

Wandering spider (Phoneutria reidyi)

Deep inside Noel Kempff Mercado National Park there are few traces of human activities, and no other way to sleep than making a campground for the night. There…


Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis)

Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis)

There are many species of woodpecker in Madidi and on the grounds of Chalalan, but this one is by far one of the largest and most powerful. To make it's…


Vanellus resplendens

Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)

Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) is a common bird here, but not in large numbers during my visit.