21 Nov 2018
Chocó Toucan (Ramphastos brevis)
The Chocó toucan (Ramphastos brevis) looks very similar to chestnut-mandibled and yellow-throated toucans, but as the name implies this species only exists in…
21 Nov 2018
Pale-mandibled Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus ssp. erythropygius)
Pale-mandibled Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus ssp. erythropygius) is a striking species that, together with toucans, is a frequent visitor to feeding stations…
21 Nov 2018
Pale-mandibled Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus ssp. erythropygius)
A pale-mandibled araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus ssp. erythropygius) with a severely damaged lower mandible with a part missing - perhaps from a fight with a…
21 Nov 2018
Chocó Toucan (Ramphastos brevis)
Chocó toucan (Ramphastos brevis) looks very similar to chestnut-mandibled and yellow-throated toucans, but as the name implies this species only exists in the…
21 Nov 2018
Chocó Toucan (Ramphastos brevis)
A typical posture when in an agitated or exited state. Here I'm level with the Chocó toucan (Ramphastos brevis) up in the canopy, which is the best way to see…
20 Nov 2018
Crimson-rumped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus)
With its green plumage the crimson-rumped toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus) blends in perfectly with the canopy, and can be hard to see. It will happily…
19 Nov 2018
Crimson-rumped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus)
With its green plumage the crimson-rumped toucanet blends in perfectly with the canopy, and can be hard to see. It will happily visit feeding stations and is…
11 Dec 2011
Yanacocha Reserve
A rare glimpse of the Pichincha Volcano (4784 metres high) which is mostly hidden in dense clouds. It was a very cold morning and I was eagerly awaiting the…
10 Dec 2011
Leaving Napo Wildlife Center
After 3 nights in Yasuni National park this was the very first rain shower! It was perfectly timed, as it started pouring down just as we were switching from…