13 Nov 2012
Vicuña (Vicugna vicugna)
Leaving the Sajama National Park, I had the first sighting of the vicuña (Vicugna vicugna). They were grazing on the top of this hill, and was not…
12 Nov 2012
Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus)
the Andean gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is much larger than the very similar European Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), but at first a…
12 Nov 2012
Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
I saw several crested ducks (Lophonetta specularioides) here at Laguna Huana Khota - couples and singles. Altitude: 4359. It sounds like this:…
12 Nov 2012
Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis)
I saw several silvery grebes (Podiceps occipitalis) the short time I spent here at Laguna Huana Khota, and this couple was busy courting. A very entertaining…
12 Nov 2012
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea)
From afar the the Laguna Huana Khota looks just like a mountain lake with little life above or below the surface. The lake is surprisingly rich in life -…
12 Nov 2012
Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta)
There are many small bird species here, and quite a number of them as well, so you'll constantly see and hear them. Thanks to Jim Moore for identification.…