Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus)
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser says that his favorite resident bird netted in this past trip to Costa Rica was the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus). It seems that not much is known about this species. They sure are charismatic with a small crest and tenacious attitude to match. This individual bounced around in some vegetation before taking off.
Read MoreRed-webbed Tree Frog (Hypsiboas rufitelus)
Although the weather was uncharacteristically hot and dry in Costa Rica during this last trip, many good species allowed themselves to be found for RTPI President Twan Leenders – including this Red-webbed Tree Frog (Hypsiboas rufitelus).
Read MoreGolden-winged Warbler
RTPI President Twan Leenders and RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser, among other friends and colleagues, are back from a very productive and thrilling trip to Costa Rica. They saw or netted a tremendous variety of species, and Sean thinks the most amazing was catch was a neotropical migrant bird – this Golden-winged Warbler. He waited a long time to see a Golden-winged Warbler, his favorite warbler in North America, ironically finally netting one in Costa Rica. Spectacular bird!
Read MoreCentral American Rattlesnake
This Central American Rattlesnake (Crotalus simus) works its way through the grasses of the dry province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica as photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. Superb shot!
Read MoreBlack Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis)
Here’s the Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) courtesy of RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser while in Costa Rica. Sean says the iguana is the perfect companion to provide judgmental looks while you are attempting to get some work done.
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