23 de noviembre de 2023

Icterus mesomelas

The Yellow-tailed Oriole has predominantly yellow plumage with black back and wings, a yellow bar on the shoulder, and yellow edges on the tail, along with a black mask and throat. Its range extends from southern Mexico to northwestern Peru, and its preferred habitat includes thickets and dense shrubs near riverbanks or bodies of water.

Publicado el noviembre 23, 2023 03:41 TARDE por antbatista antbatista | 1 observación | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

20 de noviembre de 2023

Manacus vitellinus

The Golden-collared Manakin is a small, round-shaped bird. Males stand out with a bright yellow neck and throat, black cap and back, and a greenish belly, while females display olive-green tones. Both sexes have orange legs. With a range spanning from Panama to western Colombia, this bird prefers the understory of humid forests and their edges. Its behavior is similar to other manakins, where males gather in leks to court females, engaging in displays with jumps and producing wing snaps accompanied by distinctive calls.

Publicado el noviembre 20, 2023 08:58 TARDE por antbatista antbatista | 1 observación | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

13 de noviembre de 2023

Campylopterus hemileucurus

The violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is a large hummingbird with a long, decurved beak. Both sexes feature white patches on the tail and a postocular white spot. Males display iridescent purple plumage, while females have mostly grayish underparts with a violet patch on the throat. Its range extends from southern Mexico to western Panama, inhabiting humid and semihumid forests in mountains and slopes. It is territorial and exhibits aggressive behaviors.

Publicado el noviembre 13, 2023 09:53 TARDE por antbatista antbatista | 2 observaciones | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

Trogon tenellus

The Northern Black-throated Trogon (Trogon tenellus) is a striking species found from Honduras to northwest Colombia. Both males and females display a yellow belly, a black-and-white barred tail, a pale blue eye ring, and a yellow beak. Males boast a vibrant green head and back, while females exhibit brown tones.

This trogon is commonly found in wooded areas, where it perches, often motionless, within the canopy. Its distinctive song sets it apart, characterized by a slower and shorter rhythm compared to most trogons.

Publicado el noviembre 13, 2023 05:46 MAÑANA por antbatista antbatista | 2 observaciones | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

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