Nice picture and yes, it's a Plush-crested Jay.
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Alex's New World adventure (1 Viewer)
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Nice picture and yes, it's a Plush-crested Jay.
With bird 10, I tried to enlarge the photo and got the impression of a Grackle style bill. Does Great-tailed Grackle go down far enough or is there another one similar?
Re 11, I would agree that it could be Turkey V or one of the yellow-billed Vs, but can Zone-tailed Hawk be completely excluded (the wing might be just a little too broad)?
9, 12, I think Andrew has it.
Niels
Re 11, I would agree that it could be Turkey V or one of the yellow-billed Vs, but can Zone-tailed Hawk be completely excluded (the wing might be just a little too broad)?
9, 12, I think Andrew has it.
Niels
pandachris
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Thanks Niels
I hope alll you contributors' patience doesn't wear thin. Alex & Chazz are intending to keep going until about next July. I'm actually quite impressed that they're showing an interest and I'm looking forward to them starting to see some mammals. There's one just after
Bird 13
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blo...997/filename=22_ba---way-too-many-to-name.jpg
a parrot from Buenos Aires - the photo is from their travel blog rather than our website, because they haven't downloaded it yet. Click next for a different view, then there's a terrapin and a rodent. They're hoping it will turn out to be a Capybara but I've a sneaking feeling they're in for a disappointment
I hope alll you contributors' patience doesn't wear thin. Alex & Chazz are intending to keep going until about next July. I'm actually quite impressed that they're showing an interest and I'm looking forward to them starting to see some mammals. There's one just after
Bird 13
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blo...997/filename=22_ba---way-too-many-to-name.jpg
a parrot from Buenos Aires - the photo is from their travel blog rather than our website, because they haven't downloaded it yet. Click next for a different view, then there's a terrapin and a rodent. They're hoping it will turn out to be a Capybara but I've a sneaking feeling they're in for a disappointment
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Bird 13 is a Monk Parakeet.
I don't think any grackles get anywhere near southern South America Niels.
I don't think any grackles get anywhere near southern South America Niels.
pandachris
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Should have got that one myself, Andrew. Seen lots in Barcelona. I forgot they're actually a real bird
pandachris
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Bird 14 at Laguna Blanca
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36396
I think the next two are the same bird - might be enough between the three of them.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36396
I think the next two are the same bird - might be enough between the three of them.
Bird 14 looks like a Myiarchus flycatcher of some sort, but those are hard to separate even with good pictures.
pandachris
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Bird 15 - I think this might be a Burrowing Owl
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36432
Bird 16 - I wondered if this might be a Bellbird sp. Perhaps not.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36436
The next few images give a little more detail.
Bird 17 looks tricky
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36456
Bird 18 I expect is a Woodcreeper sp. Quite a lot of pics of this one, both before and after but this looks like the pick.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36480
Bird 19 - no idea, but I'm pleased that they're bothering with species that aren't immediately glamorous.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36490
Bird 20 - a kestrel? Too long-tailed for American Kestrel (I have seen exactly one)?
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36506
Bird 21 - I wondered if this might be White Woodpecker
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36512
Bird 22 - I'll stick my neck out and say Black Skimmer
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36530
And last one tonight, a rather over-exposed Bird 23 - probably a heron.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36568
All above at Laguna Blanca, Paraguay.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36432
Bird 16 - I wondered if this might be a Bellbird sp. Perhaps not.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36436
The next few images give a little more detail.
Bird 17 looks tricky
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36456
Bird 18 I expect is a Woodcreeper sp. Quite a lot of pics of this one, both before and after but this looks like the pick.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36480
Bird 19 - no idea, but I'm pleased that they're bothering with species that aren't immediately glamorous.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36490
Bird 20 - a kestrel? Too long-tailed for American Kestrel (I have seen exactly one)?
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36506
Bird 21 - I wondered if this might be White Woodpecker
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36512
Bird 22 - I'll stick my neck out and say Black Skimmer
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36530
And last one tonight, a rather over-exposed Bird 23 - probably a heron.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36568
All above at Laguna Blanca, Paraguay.
pandachris
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Point taken. As far as I know, neither Alex nor Chazz have ever tried to photograph wildlife, Andrew, so I'm delighted at the results so far. Makes the ID challenge a bit greater - I'm pleased that they're going for multiple images in the hope of getting one decent one - it pays off sometimes.
I'm sort of drawn to Brown Crested out of the 3 Paraguayan species, but can't see any evidence wing bars. Might need the original to get a better idea - some time next year, if he decides to come back to the UK.
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pandachris
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BTW - Alex and Chazz say thanks for the help so far - and they are having a fantastic time.
Chlidonias
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the rodent looks like a wild cavy (guinea pig), probably Cavia aperea I guesspandachris said:Click next for a different view, then there's a terrapin and a rodent. They're hoping it will turn out to be a Capybara but I've a sneaking feeling they're in for a disappointment
Bird 15: Burrowing Owl - funny to see one in a tree
Bird 16: Is a Jay, probably Plush-crested again.
Bird 17: Could be a Firewood Gatherer.
Bird 18: Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
Bird 19: Don't know
Bird 20: Hard to tell, but could be American Kestrel
Bird 21: White Woodpecker
Bird 22: Black Skimmer and Southern Lapwing
Bird 23: Probably Whistling Heron
Bird 16: Is a Jay, probably Plush-crested again.
Bird 17: Could be a Firewood Gatherer.
Bird 18: Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
Bird 19: Don't know
Bird 20: Hard to tell, but could be American Kestrel
Bird 21: White Woodpecker
Bird 22: Black Skimmer and Southern Lapwing
Bird 23: Probably Whistling Heron
pandachris
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Thanks both.
Firewood Gatherer - I've never even heard of that one. Fantastic! I'll post a few more shortly.
Firewood Gatherer - I've never even heard of that one. Fantastic! I'll post a few more shortly.
pandachris
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Argentinian birds
Bird 24 - a flight shot of a flock, but to my mind quite distinctive so there are probably 5 species all similar
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36676
These were in/near the Reserva Natural Quebrada de las Conchas
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36742
which looks rather nice.
Bird 25 - another Whistling Heron?
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36860
Bird 26 - large raptor
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36876
Bird 27 - Julie has IDed this one as Blue-crowned Trogon
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36902
Bird 28 - several photos (click next) of a vulture? Black or Turkey? I think they're all the same bird.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36914
These were all in the same area of Argentina as the Reserva above but obviously a moister area - cloud forest?
That's the lot so far. I think the lads were at Iguazu yesterday (through the medium of Skype they showed me nighttime views across the Brazilian and Argentine borders from Ciudad del Este on Sunday night and they were hoping to see some more wildlife around there.
Bird 24 - a flight shot of a flock, but to my mind quite distinctive so there are probably 5 species all similar
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36676
These were in/near the Reserva Natural Quebrada de las Conchas
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36742
which looks rather nice.
Bird 25 - another Whistling Heron?
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36860
Bird 26 - large raptor
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36876
Bird 27 - Julie has IDed this one as Blue-crowned Trogon
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36902
Bird 28 - several photos (click next) of a vulture? Black or Turkey? I think they're all the same bird.
http://avengerpenguins.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36914
These were all in the same area of Argentina as the Reserva above but obviously a moister area - cloud forest?
That's the lot so far. I think the lads were at Iguazu yesterday (through the medium of Skype they showed me nighttime views across the Brazilian and Argentine borders from Ciudad del Este on Sunday night and they were hoping to see some more wildlife around there.
edenwatcher
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How about burrowing parrot for 24?
Rob
Rob
alancairns
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Second Turkey Vulture for 26 and 28.
ALAN
ALAN
pandachris
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Cheers all.
I don't think Bird 25 is a Whistling Heron. It actually looks a bit like a Pinnated Bittern, which would be a good bird to see. Hard to be sure though. Not sure about the Trogon either.
pandachris
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There's another photo of the heron/bittern if you hit the 'previous' link. I don't think it will add much more, though, but perhaps worth a look.
What don't you like about the trogon, Andrew? There are six images altogether (via 'previous' and 'next'). I think the lads worked out that this was something a bit different because Alex pointed out that the bird looked much bluer in real life than in the photo. I don't have any references to check against any confusion species.
What don't you like about the trogon, Andrew? There are six images altogether (via 'previous' and 'next'). I think the lads worked out that this was something a bit different because Alex pointed out that the bird looked much bluer in real life than in the photo. I don't have any references to check against any confusion species.
