15 Feb 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…
21 Nov 2018
Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)
Silver-throated tanager (Tangara icterocephala) is commonly seen in its range in Ecuador, and frequently seen at feeding stations providing fruits. It sounds…
21 Nov 2018
Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)
Silver-throated tanager (Tangara icterocephala) is commonly seen in its range in Ecuador, and frequently seen at feeding stations providing fruits. It sounds…
21 Nov 2018
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
In most species humanity has named them after traits of the male, but some go for the female, as is the case for the green honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)…
21 Nov 2018
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
The female green honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) blends in well with the foliage.
21 Nov 2018
Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris)
A brilliantly colored male of the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) often seen at feeding stations in its range in Ecuador. It sounds like this:……
21 Nov 2018
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
In most species humanity has named them after traits of the male, but some go for the female, as is the case for the green honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)…
20 Nov 2018
Golden-collared Honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrimus)
An incredible combination of colors and patterns. Although the golden-collared honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrimus) will visit feeding stations, I only…
20 Nov 2018
Lemon-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus ssp. icteronotus)
A juvenile female lemon-rumped tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus ssp. icteronotus). The male is all black, except for the lemon-colored rump. A species commonly…
20 Nov 2018
Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii)
Most tanagers are incredibly colorful birds, and this is no exception. It's common in its range in Ecuador and visits gardens with fruiting trees and feeding…