Pascual holding a Rufous Motmot that we caught in our nets

Screech Owl, not. Mot mot!

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August 1st 2006
Dusti came with us at 6am to hear what we thought was a Rufescent Screech Owl the previous day in the same spot. Bad news: We weren't hearing a screech owl, we were hearing a bird called a Rufous Motmot. Good news: Dusti was very impressed by my abilities in imitating the Motmot's call. The bird moved closer every time I did it. In the afternoon there was more vegetation ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Mindo

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more