Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii, Colibri de Cuvier). Costa Rica, 2015.
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Costa Rica: Hummingbirds in flight 2/3
For this hummingbird, the identification is more difficult. Even its name (Stripe-throated Hermit) does not seem very apparent on the…
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You should have no difficulty recognizing this bird from its name: Rufous-tailed Hummingbird. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl, Ariane à ventre…
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This relatively large lizard is also known as Jesus Christ lizard for its spectacular aptitude to walk on water (or…
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Basiliscus basiliscus. Costa Rica, 2015.
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Green heron (Butorides virescens, Héron vert). Costa Rica, 2015.
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