Argentina 2
Continuing with our trip to Argentina in 1995 covering the Atlantic Coastal areas. Scenary pictures done roughly in order, but other pictures done at random, but all taken by ourselves on this trip.
JFC en route to Humahaca
Early morning at Humahaca - problem is where do we go birding??
Longish drive to Drive to Abra Pampa
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi
Juvenile Cocoi Heron at Costanera Sur.
Widespread in the N. lowlands and Andes to 3,500 , but scarce in the S.lowlands.
Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensi
Chilean Flamingoes at Punta Rasa.
Three species of Flamingoes occur in Argentina with the Chilean being the commonest and present virtually throughout Argentina.
Southern Screamers Chauna torquata
Southern Screamers at Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
In Argentina they occur in the N.lowlands and foothills. It often occurs in large flocks and is a good swimmer and it has partially webbed feet.
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture in the Calilegua National Park.
Four sub-species, widespread to 3,450 m. Small unmbers seen on 14 dates with a daily max. of 10.
