Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

The oxbow lake at Amazon Research and Conservation Center, deep in the Peruvian Amazon, was almost still as I watched this capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus)…


Eumaeus minyas

Eumaeus minyas

I found many butterflies around the dark forest floor of the forest surrounding the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC). Some so well camouflaged…


Passiflora mansoi UV

Passiflora mansoi UV

Perhaps equally beautiful in UV as in visible light? -15.2997,-55.8406


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

Many of the fruits are edible and even very sweet, including Passifloras. Native range of passiflora mansoi is central Brazil.


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…


Passiflora mansoi

Passiflora mansoi

Native range of passiflora mansoi is central Brazil.


Passiflora sp

Passiflora sp

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! -15.2997,-55.8406


Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is very similar to the species found in the Galapagos islands - Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida) The…


Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is very similar to the species found in the Galapagos islands - Galápagos passion flower (Passiflora vesicaria…