27 Nov 2011
Masked Water-tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta)
I was enjoying the effortless dancing of this masked water-tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) across the leaves of the water lilies in search of insects. When it…
26 Nov 2011
Choco Trogon (Trogon comptus)
Even though the trogons are quite large and colorful, they are not easy to see unless they take to the wings. They can sit for a very long time just looking…
26 Nov 2011
One-colored becard (Platypsaris validus)
This is a female one-colored becard (Platypsaris validus), a tyrant flycatcher. The male is almost black. Unfurtunately I was unable to photograph it during my…
26 Nov 2011
Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)
The Broad-billed Motmot is common in Tinalandia and can sometimes be seen eating the Papaya from the feeders by the restaurant. If you don't see them you…
26 Nov 2011
Pale-Mandibled Aracari (Pteroglossus erythropygius)
The pale-Mandibled aracari (Pteroglossus erythropygius) loves Papaya! They eat happily from the feeding station at the restaurant, but the real deal straight…
26 Nov 2011
Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
Hummingbirds are extraordinarily visual and acrobatic, but also very loud and territorial. This is no yawn, but a high-pitched audio communication. Silence is…
26 Nov 2011
Golden-olive woodpecker (Piculus rubiginosus)
There are many species of woodpeckers in Tinalandia and this female golden-olive woodpecker (Piculus rubiginosus) was one of the very first I saw and was able…
26 Nov 2011
Green-crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania fannyi)
A green-crowned woodnymph (Thalurania fannyi) at Tinalandia's many hummingbird feeders that are refilled every day. In daytime the several species of…