Wataru HIMENO– Author –
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The Crowned Spectacle|Observing the Tropical Royal Flycatcher in Panama
On my recent trip to Panama, I had the incredible opportunity to observe the Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Scientific Name: Onychorhynchus coronatus). This bird is best known for its stunning crest, which resembles a royal crown. Normally h... -
The Voice of the Jungle: The Mantled Howler Monkey
the Mantled Howler Monkey (scientific name: Alouatta palliata) A low, resonant growl echoes through the jungle. If you visit the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, you may be surprised by a deep, rumbling sound coming fro... -
The World’s Most Colorful Turkey | Birdwatching in Guatemala
The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) Introduction The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a rare bird species found only in limited regions worldwide. This species is distributed across the Yucatán Peninsula, spanning Mexico, B... -
Japanese Serow | Wildlife Tokyo
This is a record of my experience searching for the Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) in Tokyo. I hope this will serve as a helpful guide for those who wish to find one themselves. Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) Basic Informatio... -
Wildlife Spotting at Tikal Ruins | Guatemala wildlife
The Tikal Ruins in Guatemala are a world-renowned heritage site. As a protected national park for decades, this area remains home to pristine nature and incredible wildlife. Join me as I share the fascinating creatures I encoun... -
Discovering the Orange Green Iguana in Guatemala: A Harping Adventure
The green iguana (Iguana iguana), native to Central and South America, is renowned for its vibrant green coloration. However, their colors can vary significantly depending on individual traits and regions. While pet stores often showcase... -
Do Owls Have Eyes on the Back of Their Heads? | Birdwatching in Guatemala
This time, I’d like to introduce you to two species of small owls I encountered in the semi-desert regions of Guatemala. Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) Ferruginous Pygmy Owl: Eyes on the Back of Its Head? The Ferruginous ... -
Wine-throated Hummingbird | Guatemala Bird Watching
On my recent trip to Guatemala, I had the incredible opportunity to observe one of the country's smallest and most captivating birds—the Wine-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti). Known for its stunning pink throat, this tiny creat... -
Searching for the World’s Largest Gila Monster | Guatemala Herping
The world is home to two species of rare, venomous lizards known as Gila Monsters. On this adventure, I traveled to Guatemala to search for the largest of them all: the Mexican Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum). This rare reptile is not... -
Searching for Wild Axolotls | Mexico Herping
The very first thing I bought with the money I received as a middle school entrance gift was an axolotl (Common name: Mexican salamander, scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum). Ever since then, I’ve been captivated by the idea of en...
