Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser was recently going through some photos for a project and he found this one from last year in Costa Rica. This Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) was not amused by him in the slightest. It was his first time observing this species, let alone capturing it during mist netting to study hummingbirds, and it’s clearly one he loves. He says it is still probably his favorite capture – an amazing bird with such intricate plumage!
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Did you have Capuchins delivering your presents on Christmas this year? Maybe it is only in Costa Rica as photographed here by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
Read MoreWhite-tailed Kite Hovering
It won’t be long until RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser will be heading back to the tropics for another wintering season of awesome research and field work in Central America. Later on in the season RTPI President Twan Leenders will be traveling once again as well as the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History continues its truly global art, education and conservation work. This is a White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), one species that I will be jealous of them getting to see. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreStrawberry Poison-dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio)
Sean says there’s nothing like walking through the tropics at night with little red vibrant jumping beans darting in and out of the trail path. The Strawberry Poison-dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio) is one the most well known symbols of the tropics, and seeing them instantly makes you think of tropical nights with the sights and sounds that go along with it. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Costa Rica while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreYellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis)
Sean recently had the pleasure of netting his first toucan after ten years of mist netting in the tropics. He said that holding this Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis) was a once in a lifetime experience. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Panama while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
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