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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker by Rich Lindie
This verdant albeit fragmented habitat contains an exceptionally high number of endemics. In just one week of birding, you can expect to see a staggering 250 bird species, including 70 endemics. Some of the fantastic gems found here include Three-toed Jacamar, Swallow-tailed Cotinga, Saffron...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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New Holland Honeyeater by Adam Riley
Our bird for the day hails from down under and was one of the first species to be scientifically named in Australia. The New Holland Honeyeater is found throughout southern Australia, from about Brisbane, Queensland, to just north of Perth, Western Australia as well as Tasmania. It has a...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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- Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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Chaffinch by Adam Riley
Although it is widespread and can be found breeding through much of Europe, across Asia to Siberia and in northwest Africa, the Chaffinch or Common Chaffinch is a charming and captivating bird. Its gorgeous patterning, which is more obvious in flight, helps to camouflage this little bird while...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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King Penguins by Adam Riley
Restricted to the sub-Antarctic belt, the stately and majestic King Penguin can be found on the tussocks and gently sloping beaches of Antarctica, South Georgia and other temperate islands of this region. It is the worlds second largest Penguin to the Emperor Penguin, standing at an impressive...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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- Category: New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Bare-cheeked Babbler's by Markus Lilje
Near Endemic to northern Namibia, the Bare-cheeked Babblers range extends along the dry northwest escarpment into south-western Angola where it is far less commonly encountered. Small family groups can typically be found foraging in Mopane dominated woodlands and they are particularly fond of...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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- Category: Africa
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Scintillant Hummingbird by Clayton Burne
As one of the worlds smallest hummingbirds and the smallest within its range (the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama), the tiny Scintillant Hummingbird averages just 6cm in length, including its bill and weighs in at not much more than 2 grams! They extract nectar from plants via their...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Green Violetear by Adam Riley
Some birds cause one to wonder how they got their name, but not the Green Violetear! A widespread hummer through much of Central and South America, Adam photographed this stunner in Costa Rica.- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Wrenthrush or Zeledonia by Adam Riley
Adam has just returned from Costa Rica and one of the many highlights was finding this Wrenthrush or Zeledonia. This small skulking cloudforest species is quite a taxonomic enigma and has been erroneously placed in thrushes as well as New World warblers but latest genetic evidence indicates that...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Hodgson's Frogmouth
A scarce species that is most regularly found in the temperate forests of China, NE India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, the Hodgsons Frogmouth is named after British-born naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson. Frogmouths in general are named after their large, flattened, hooked bills which give...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Spotted Laughingthrush by David Shackleford in Bhutan
The charismatic Spotted Laughingthrush can be found inhabiting the moist tropical and subtropical montane forests of Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal. The rich, fluty call is often a good indication that this delightfully entertaining little bird is present. Interestingly, although its...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Somali Crow by Markus Lilje in Ethiopia
Formerly a subspecies of the larger Brown-necked Raven, the Somali Crow is found in the Horn of Africa, covering Somalia, northern Kenya, Djibouti and eastern Ethiopia. It is distinguished from the former by its distinct call and differing appearance and behaviour. Interestingly, hybridisation...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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- Category: Africa
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Tufted Coquette by Adam Riley
The amazing Tufted Coquette taken on a tour in Trinidad and Tobago by Adam Riley.- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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- Category: The Caribbean
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Black-capped Kingfisher by Markus Lilje in Thailand
Despite the fact that the Black-capped Kingfisher's blue feathers (along with other kingfisher species) are sought after in China for making fans and for decorating ornaments in Hong Kong, this bird still has a large range and can be found in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Plate-billed Mountain Toucan by Dubi Shapiro
Photo of the Day: The Plate-billed Mountain Toucan is found in the humid, high-altitude montane forests of the South American Andes, and is sadly classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss. Other than their unique plumage, this toucan's bill has a broader base and characteristic bill...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Silver-eared Mesia by Markus Lilje
Photo of the Day: Found mainly from Pakistan through the Indochinese peninsula to Southeast Asia in the foothill scrub of the Himalayas, the Silver-eared Mesia is a Babbler in its own grouping Leiothrixes, of which there are only two species, the other being the Red-billed Mesia. If ever you...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Ecuadorian Hillstar by Dubi Shapiro
Photo of the Day: The spectacular Ecuadorian Hillstar is a hummingbird species native to the Andean Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. Favouring a habitat of high altitude grassland, up to the snow-line in the spectacular Andes, it derives its Latin name, Oreotrochilus Chimborazo from the...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Black-and-Red Broadbill by Keith Valentine
The gorgeously festooned Black-and-red Broadbill is certainly a very colourful and cheerful way to start the new week. This eye-catching broadbill originates from south-east Asia where it occurs in tropical and sub-tropical moist lowland and mangrove forests. It sports a distinctive turquoise...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Siamese Fireback by Markus Lilje
To add a little warmth to your week (it's cold here in South Africa!), we have selected this image of the Siamese Fireback, which is a distinctive pheasant named after the bright yellow centre of its back. This ornately decorated species occurs in the lowland forests of Cambodia, Laos, Eastern...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Red-breasted Toucan by Adam Riley
Photo of the Day: To brighten up your Tuesday we've chosen this colourful photograph of the Red-breasted (or Green-billed) Toucan, taken by Adam Riley in Brazil. Found through central, southern and eastern Brazil as well as in eastern Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina, this Neotropical...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Wattled Ploughbill by Markus Lilje
A great way to end the week is with this irresistible songbird, the Wattled Ploughbill. Endemic to the cloud forests of the central mountain ranges of New Guinea, this mysterious bird is a must-see if you find yourself on the island. Its uniquely developed wedge-shaped bill is used to 'plough'...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Ocellated Antbird by Adam Riley
A lovely start to the week is this Ocellated Antbird, which is one of the more impressive antbird species with its elaborate patterning and striking blue facial skin. These attractive birds are commonly found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras Nicaragua and Panama, with this image being...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Hooded Mountain Tanager by Harold Davis
Photo of the Day: Tanagers are generally known to be brightly coloured. The exquisite Hooded Mountain Tanager is no exception, being bright yellow below and with its black hood and throat, together with its habitat, earning it its name. Generally found in small flocks in forests and woodlands in...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Black-breasted Puffbird by Adam Riley
Photo of the Day: Found in Colombia, Panama and Ecuador, the rather dashing Black-breasted Puffbird looks as if it's adorned its top and tails for a night out on the town. Usually found in pairs in humid lowland forests, this dapper individual was snapped by Adam Riley in Panama.- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Orange Fruit Dove by David Hoddinott
Rockjumper's inaugural Southwest Pacific Islands tour to Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia was a great success, with most of the regions important targets and endemics in the bag and some fantastic photos from tour co-leader David Hoddinott to prove it! Esp this pic of the Orange Fruit Dove.- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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Roseate Spoonbill by Rich Lindie
Photo of the day: The beautifully plumaged Roseate Spoonbill is a social Neotropical species found along mangrove swamps, tidal ponds and salt water lagoons. They sweep their spoon-shaped bills through the water to find the small fish and crustaceans that form the basis of their diet. This...- Rockjumperbirdingtours
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