Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron)

Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron)

Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron) is a large and quite common butterfly on the riverbanks of Madidi.


Periander Metalmark (Rhetus periander)

Periander Metalmark (Rhetus periander)

A periander metalmark (Rhetus periander) licking salts from the riverbank. On all the riverbanks you'll see many…


Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara)

Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara)

I heard one or more groups every day, but seeing them was another matter. This was my closet encounter during my stay.…


Madidi toad 01

Madidi toad 01

Most of the toads are very well camouflaged, and during the day you'll see them only if they move. Please help me…


Stenocercus prionotus

Stenocercus prionotus

A Stenocercus prionotus hidden in plain view in the leaf-litter. Many reptiles are incredibly well camouflaged, and…


Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

What's wonderful about some of the national parks like Madidi is that more and more of the inhabitans are no longer…


Madidi cicada 02

Madidi cicada 02

Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus)

White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus)

Despite the huge beaks and wonderful plumage, their song is rather annoing. An excellent ring-tone candidate :-) This…


Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)

Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)

A juvenile great black hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) on the Tuichi riverside and where the trail to Chalalan starts or…


Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumanensis)

I never saw a blue-throated piping guan (Pipile cumanensis) on ground, and thus never got a good shot. Not really…


Madidi grasshopper 02

Madidi grasshopper 02

Another large grasshopper, and the only time I saw this particular species. Please help me identify it - leave a…