American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is such a tiny bird of prey, and when they sit still in the rain like this, they're easily missed, as no prey is making any…


Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

I was approaching by car, but the southern crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) didn't even flinch! Perhaps it was injured? Not at all! This is just the…


Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

A common bird, often seen walking on the ground more than in the air. It's opportunistic, and this is exactly what it's doing here - waiting for an opportunity…


Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)

Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)

One great way to see wildlife is to use rivers, and Iguaçu is no exception. This bat falcon (Falco rufigularis) I saw on my way to an island where large…