Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps)

Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps)

Black-hooded sierra-finch (Phrygilus atriceps) is a very common bird, and seen in the most remote places as well as close to humans, as is the case here.…


Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis)

Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis)

My only sigthing of the twny-throated dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis). Altitude: 3687 metres. It sounds like this: -19.86754,-67.56887


Altiplano butterfly 02

Altiplano butterfly 02

This was the second species of butterfly I saw during my few dayes here. Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) Altitude: 3669 metres.…


Vanellus resplendens

Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)

Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) is a common bird here, but not in large numbers during my visit.