Related to our native woodpeckers, this colorful barbet is found in the semi-arid brush country of eastern Africa where they tunnel their nests into tall termite mounds or stream banks
Egernia hosmeri An important part of their defense, Hosmer’s skinks have sharp points called “keels” on their scales. When alarmed, they squeeze between rocks…
Cyanocorax yncas Often mistaken for the similarly-plumaged green jay, this separate species is distinguished by its white crown and yellow eyes. This omnivore forms…