Ecuador

Galapagos Penguins and the Tsunami - With Dee Boersma

University of Washington professor Dee Boersma is concerned about Galapagos Penguins because of the increased frequency of El Nino. So Dee's team and their partners at the Galapagos National Park recently built about 120 "penguin condos." These are lava burrows near the coast, most between half a... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  environmental champion, nesting
Related bird:  Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)

Hoatzin!

The Hoatzin is a strange bird, indeed! It looks like it was put together by a committee. But the way it looks isn't the only thing that sets this bird apart. The Hoatzin is strictly a leaf-eater, filling its stomach with leaves, and then resting and digesting for long periods. Chicks have... read more »

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Related bird:  Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

Ecuador's Nature Reserves

Ecuador is home to 1600 species of birds - twice the number in all of North America. Artist and naturalist Paul Greenfield, a long-time resident of Ecuador, has helped create conservation reserves, large and small. He feels that smaller reserves may have the best chance for long-term success.... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  environmental champion

Sounds of the Amazon

It's winter and time for a vacation. Let's head to the Amazon! With names like the Screaming Piha, the Blue-crowned Motmot, and the Black-necked Red-Cotinga, these are not your average birds. Insects are the background chorus for the Cuvier's Toucan and the Musician Wren. If you want to get away... read more »

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Related bird:  Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans)