Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii)

Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii)

As the name implies this is a fruit eater, and thus also a seed-disperser, yet I've never encountered it by any feeding stations. It blends in very well with…


Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus)

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus)

This is such a unique looking species, unmistakable and like no other bird species. I've encountered it deep in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela, by the…


White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)

White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)

If you don't see this bird, you will definitely hear it. White-chinned jacamar (Galbula tombacea) sounds are simply amazing and unmistakable! It sounds like…


Snout beetle (Curculionidae)

Tandayapa Snout beetle (Curculionidae)

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Tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis)

Tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis)

The long hairs of the tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis) collect the moisture from the clouds softly passing over them and slowly accumulates into a large drop…


Tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis)

Tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis)

Tree oxalis (Oxalis peduncularis) grows widespread along the path in the Yanacocha reserve. Native range is Bolivia to Colombia.