IvanM

314 uploads

Total photos: 314
Total videos: 0
Species photographed: 274
Most photographed species: Great White Pelican (See all)
Countries visited: 24
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Dec 20 2008
juvenile
I think this is also a juvenile, of one of the most iconic South American species!
Jul 14 2014
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Dec 14 2008
These amazing birds hang right by the powerful waterfalls. Their nests are behind the fall!
Jul 14 2014
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Dec 12 2008
juvenile
A very common bird in the city. In December, chicks of many species are about to fledge. During this time they get out of their nests but are still fed by their parents (like the one in the picture).
Jul 14 2014
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Dec 12 2008
juvenile
This juvenile hummingbird was sitting still on a branch waiting to get fed from its parents! This species is the most common in large parts of South America.
Jul 14 2014
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Dec 12 2008
The Rufous Hornero is Argentina's national bird! They are mostly known for their oven-shaped nests, that one can observe even on hydro poles and other man-made structures!
Jul 14 2014
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Dec 12 2008
One of Buenos Aires' city birds!
Jul 14 2014
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Feb 28 2009
The only remaining wild colonies of Bald Ibis are in Morocco and Syria, but earlier on it was widespread in Europe, too. In an attempt to reestablish the species, a new colony was introduced in Austria. These birds have been trained to fly behind an ultra-light plane, with the goal to teach them to migrate. From Austria they are taken to Italy for the winter, and that's where one can find them (about 30-40 birds).
Jul 14 2014
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Jul 10 2009
adult
A close-up of an adult Cory's Shearwater incubating. The "tubenose" structure is characteristic of this order of seabirds and serves to expel salt accumulated while diving!
Jul 14 2014
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Jul 10 2009
adult
It is a real treat to have the opportunity to study these birds. To reach their nests you have to climb up the cliffs for about 15 meters and then enter a huge cave where the nests are scattered. The birds don't move in the presence of the researchers, probably they don't perceive us as predators! While one of the parents stays with the chick, the other one is out looking for food for 1-2 days. When the chicks are older they are left alone during the day and both parents are out looking for food, and come back only during the night!
Jul 14 2014
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Jan 13 2010
Jacanas have very long toes that allow them to walk on the leaves of water lilies. They are present in every swamp of the country, and I can't remember exactly where this particular pic was taken!
Jul 14 2014