10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2016

I remember the very first time I saw the national bird of Venezuela. The Venezuelan Troupial has a large range, and can be found in Venezuela (obviously), Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and a number of Caribbean Islands. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught sight of a flash of orange disappearing behind a thick layer of tree leaves.

Venezuela 101

Venezuela Puerto Rico Colombia Trinidad 101

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2022

Running end-to-end across the northernmost section of the island, Trinidad’s Northern Range is the final outcrop of the mighty Andes after it bends eastward through Venezuela. Look carefully at the background to discern the coastline of one of Trinidad’s legally protected offshore islands, Saut d’Eau.

Trinidad 263

Trinidad Venezuela Bats Woodpeckers 263

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

While there is a lot left to be done when it comes to research and nature protection in many tropical countries, there are not that many jobs in that line of work, and ecotourism seem to be the industry of choice. Venezuela (1365 / 1383). Kenya (1034 / 1153). South Africa (755 / 842). Botswana (529 / 577). Namibia (595 / 690).

Sri Lanka 257

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

Nick wrote a guest post on Forpus passerinus and the Ornithologists of Masaguaral which was full of passion, humor, and insight into his work while on location in Venezuela. Naturally, we wanted to hear more about parrotlets, so Nick graciously shared the beautiful photo-essay below. Not good, I think – it will probably be another scorcher.

Eggs 268

Eggs Venezuela Porcupines 2008 268

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2019

Out of 656 pages, the first 32 are devoted to the usual introductory chapters on how to use this book, weather and habitats, species richness, diversity and migrations, and an overview of the conservation in Ecuador, including a map of protected areas.

Ecuador 146

Ecuador South America 2006 Venezuela 146

10,000 Birds

JULY 29, 2013

Since 1776 it has been protected land and the biodiversity there speaks volumes to what nearly 250 years of conservation can do. But I think that UNESCO explains things better than I can : The Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve is on record as the oldest legally protected forest reserve geared specifically towards a conservation purpose.

Trinidad 187

Trinidad Venezuela Birds Protection 187