8 May 2019
Bennett’s Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus ssp. rufogriseus)
At first I thought I encountered an albino Bennett's wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus ssp. rufogriseus), but it just a very light-colored variation to the norm…
6 May 2019
Bennett’s Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus ssp. rufogriseus)
Bennett's wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus ssp. rufogriseus) is a common sight in Tasmania, but unfortunately also commonly killed by cars. Throughout Tasmania I…
5 May 2019
Red-necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus)
In many places the various species of wallabies have become so used to humans that they come out and up close to check you out. As they are herbivores I find…
21 Nov 2018
Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
With the same color combination as the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris), the orange-bellied euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) might be difficult to…
21 Nov 2018
Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)
While I was packing up my gear in the car after a short hike, this lovely blue-headed parrot (Pionus menstruus) landed on this rather flimsy wiring outside a…
20 Nov 2018
Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
With the same color combination as the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) it might be difficult to separate it from the orange-bellied euphonia…
20 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A male in surveying mode, slowly moving its head to scan the surrounding for any insects it can capture.
19 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A female in a typical posture, slowly moving its head to survey the surrounding and any insects it can capture.
19 Nov 2018
Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris)
At 10cm (4in) this is one of the smaller species of antpittas.
19 Nov 2018
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla)
A rare encounter with a chestnut-crowned antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla). The secretive antpittas are heard for the most part and seen only when you patiently…