Argentina 2018 (part V): La Plata
La Plata, Argentina: After I finished my work around Zapala and in Rosario, I hopped on the bus to Buenos Aires from where I visited nearby La Plata for half […]
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Argentina 2018 (part IV): Rosario
Rosario, Argentina: After my work in Zapala was completed, I traveled to Rosario together with my colleague and continued my research there. Rosario is a city with more than 1 […]
Argentina 2018 (part II): Birding in Buenos Aires
During my stay in Buenos Aires, I spent one morning bird watching in the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur. The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur is situated in Puerto Madero in eastern […]
Argentina 2018 (part I): Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina: From Mexico City, I traveled to Argentina to conduct field work for a couple of weeks. After my arrival, I had some time in Buenos Aires before […]
Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola)
The Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) is a small bird species occurring originally in large parts of South America outside the Amazon Basin. In addition, it has been introduced to further […]
Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)
The Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) is among the most common antbirds in its range. It occurs from Mexico in the north up to Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Paraguay in the […]
White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus)
The White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus) is one of 39 species in the Trogon family. It occurs in humid tropical forests of Panama, western Colombia, and western Ecuador. The colourful birds […]
Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) is a mid-sized bird of prey found in tropical Central and South America (from Costa Rica to Argentina). Typically occurring in open habitats (savannahs, swamps, […]
Masked Water Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta)
The Masked Water Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) is a common bird of eastern and south-eastern Brazil with a second population inhabiting the coastline of western Ecuador and north-western Peru. The birds […]
Scorpions (Scorpiones)
There are around 1500 different species of scorpions (Scorpiones) known on our planet and since I am not a specialist I really don’t know the name of the species I […]
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