King Vulture

King Vulture

<< return to “Wild Journal” King Vulture Scientific Name: Sarcoramphus papa Uncommon, large, and spectacular bird of lowland tropical forest, mainly in wilder areas and not around human habitation. Most often seen soaring overhead in mid-late...
Yellow Tyrannulet

Yellow Tyrannulet

<< return to “Wild Journal” Image credit: © Luke Seitz Yellow Tyrannulet Scientific Name: Capsiempis flaveola Small flycatcher, bright yellow overall with two yellow wingbars, a dark line through the eye, and a short yellow eyebrow. Rather long tail....
Brown Jay

Brown Jay

<< return to “Wild Journal” Image credit: © Joel Trick Brown Jay Scientific Name: Cyanocorax morio Well-named: this distinctive large jay is the color of dark chocolate with paler grayish belly. Sexes alike; juveniles similar to adults but with...
Brown-hooded Parrot

Brown-hooded Parrot

<< return to “Wild Journal” Image credit: © Jeff Maw Brown-hooded Parrot Scientific Name: Pyrilia haematotis Medium-sized, rather chunky parrot of humid tropical lowlands. Found in rainforest and edge, where easily overlooked in the canopy, feeding...
Thicket Antpitta

Thicket Antpitta

<< return to “Wild Journal” Image credit: © Bruce Mast Thicket Antpitta Scientific Name: Myrmothera dives Secretive and very difficult to see. Distinctive antpitta shape: very plump with hardly any tail, very long sturdy legs. Distinguished from...
Brown-billed Scythebill

Brown-billed Scythebill

<< return to “Wild Journal” Image credit: © Andrew Spencer Brown-billed Scythebill Scientific Name: Campylorhamphus pusillus In typical woodcreeper fashion, this bird is mostly warm brown with streaks on the head and breast. Look for the notably...
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