15 Jul 2023
Diplopterygium giganteum
Diplopterygium giganteum is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome.
Elevation: 1936 meters.
Native range is Nepal to South Central China and Myanmar.
26 Apr 2018
Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)
An orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…
26 Apr 2018
Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)
Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…
2 Feb 2015
Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
It's amazing how birds can navigate vast distances and find tiny plates of food like this small lagoon in the middle of the Shuab valley on the west coast of…
2 Dec 2014
Caetangil paraguariensis
Caetangil paraguariensis is a very slender plant.
Native range is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
23 Nov 2013
Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)
Rufous-collared sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) is one of many species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:……
18 Nov 2013
Red-headed Manakin (Pipra rubrocapilla)
There are many trails leading into the primary forest from Cristalino Jungle Lodge, and I encountered these two red-headed manakins (Pipra rubrocapilla) not…
18 Nov 2013
Diaphania sp.
One of the last nocturnals before diurnal life set in - I was on my way to breakfast, and it was on its way to a safe place for the day. Please help me…
15 Nov 2013
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus)
It's almost dark, and hard to see, and most of the birds are quiet now. This white-backed stilt (Himantopus melanurus) was standing by itself in the middle of…