Diplopterygium giganteum

Diplopterygium giganteum

Diplopterygium giganteum is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to South Central China and Myanmar.


Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)

Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)

I encountered the striated laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) many times during my time in Bhutan, but rarely in clear view like this. In fact I thought I…


Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)

Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)

Experiencing the rhododendron forests in bloom is an amazing experience in many ways as they are a magnet to so many incredible bird species. Sometimes you may…


Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)

Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)

To the human eye a tree with just these flaming inflorescences is a wonder to behold, but for pollinators and nectar hunters alike this is a welcome and very…


Combretum mellifluum

Combretum mellifluum

Native range of combretum mellifluum is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.


Combretum mellifluum

Combretum mellifluum

Native range of combretum mellifluum is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.


Caetangil paraguariensis

Caetangil paraguariensis

Caetangil paraguariensis is one of many species in the fabaceae family growing around SouthWild Pantanal. This one I found by the trail along the river, in…


Flamingo Leafwing (Fountainea ryphea phidile)

Flamingo Leafwing (Fountainea ryphea phidile)

On the many sandbanks I encountered lots of butterflies. Some not so easy to see when sitting on the ground like this. Here a flamingo leafwing (Fountainea…


White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

Native range of white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) is subtropical and tropical America, west tropical Africa to Angola. Santa…