Southern lapwing

Southern lapwing

The southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) is a wader in the order Charadriiformes. It is a common and widespread resident throughout South America, except in densely forested regions (e.g. most of the Amazon), the higher parts of the Andes and the arid coast of a large…

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Sobralia bouchei

Sobralia bouchei

Sobralia bouchei orchid image taken in Panamas cloud forest at around 950 meters above sea level. Please bookmark us now press ctrl+d and visit again soon for more fascinating nature images! Here some recommended links selected…

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Collared aracari

The collared aracari or collared araçari is a toucan, a near-passerine bird. It breeds from southern Mexico to Panama; also Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Costa Rica. The attached image was taken in Panama. Please bookmark us…

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