A Crimson-rumped Toucanet from the rainforests of Ecuador.

🧬 Aulacorhynchus haematopygus

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A few months ago I had the chance of photographing the Central-American eyelash-pitviper (Bothriechis nigroadspersus).

Even though the nigroadspersus is the most common of the Bothriechis genus found in Costa Rica, the range of different colors they have makes it a fascinating subject.

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One of my favorites, the Squirrel cuckoo (piaya cayana). It’s been a while since the last time I spotted one.

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Here’s a Boat-billed heron from the mangroves of Costa Rica. #birds

Andean Cock-of-the-rock
🧬 Rupicola peruvianus

A bird I really wanted to see and what an amazing experience it was to watch it lekking in the forests of Ecuador.

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One of the most beautiful toucans I’ve ever seen, the Plate-billed mountain toucan.

I have photos with better composition but for reason I really like this one.

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A central American Pygmy Owl.

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One of the rarest and most difficult birds to spot. The Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) inhabits the undisturbed rainforests of western Ecuador and Colombia. The last bird I saw and the one that bid me farewell on my trip to Ecuador.

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The Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is such a very interesting raptor. Watching it hunt snails and use its sickle-like bill is fascinating.

📍Costa Rica

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Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how:

🦈 They regulate fish populations
🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats
🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds
🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance

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Fiery-throated hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) from the highlands of Costa Rica.

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A little Golden-hooded Tanager (Stilpnia larvata) showing off its beautiful colors.

📍Costa Rica

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A Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) from the tropical forest of Costa Rica.

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