Lepidocolaptes fuscus (Lesser Woodcreeper)

Lesser Woodcreeper

Dutch: Kleine Muisspecht

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dendrocolaptidae
Genus: Lepidocolaptes
Species: Lepidocolaptes fuscus




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 48 mm
Length cranium: 20 mm
Width (cranium): 17 mm
Height (cranium): 12 mm
Alternative names: Xiphorhynchus fuscus (sc) Schlankschnabel-Baumsteiger (German), Grimpar brun (French), Trepatroncos Enano (Spanish)


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Platalea minor (Black-faced Spoonbill)

Black-faced Spoonbill

Dutch: Kleine Lepelaar

Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Threskiornithidae
Genus: Platalea
Species: Platalea minor




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 221 mm
Length cranium: 50 mm
Width (cranium): 34 mm
Height (cranium): 34 mm
Alternative names: Schwarzgesichtlöffler (German), Petite Spatule (French), Espátula Menor (Spanish)


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Conopophaga lineata (Rufous Gnateater)

Rufous Gnateater

Dutch: Rosse Muggeneter

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Conopophagidae
Genus: Conopophaga
Species: Conopophaga lineata




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 36 mm
Length cranium: 20 mm
Width (cranium): 16 mm
Height (cranium): 12 mm
Alternative names: Rotkehl-Mückenfresser (German), Conophage roux (French), Jejenero Rojizo (Spanish)


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Pharomachrus mocinno (Resplendent Quetzal)

Resplendent Quetzal

Dutch: Quetzal

Order: Trogoniformes
Family: Trogonidae
Genus: Pharomachrus
Species: Pharomachrus mocinno




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 53 mm
Length cranium: 31 mm
Width (cranium): 27 mm
Height (cranium): 17 mm
Alternative names: Quetzal (German), Quetzal resplendissant (French), Quetzal Guatemalteco (Spanish)


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Pauxi pauxi (Northern Helmeted Curassow)

Northern Helmeted Curassow

Dutch: Helmhokko

Order: Galliformes
Family: Cracidae
Genus: Pauxi
Species: Pauxi pauxi




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 93 mm
Length cranium: 58 mm
Width (cranium): 40 mm
Height (cranium): 32 mm
Alternative names: Helmetes Curassow (en) Helmhokko (German), Hocco à pierre (French), Paují de Yelmo (Spanish)


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Remiz pendulinus (Buidelmees)

Buidelmees

Dutch: European Penduline-tit

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Remizidae
Genus: Remiz
Species: Remiz pendulinus




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 23 mm
Length cranium: 14 mm
Width (cranium): 12 mm
Height (cranium): 9 mm
Alternative names: Beutelmeise (German), Rémiz penduline (French), Pájaro-moscón Europeo (Spanish)


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Merganetta armata (Torrent Duck)

Torrent Duck

Dutch: Bergbeekeend

Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Merganetta
Species: Merganetta armata




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 70 mm
Length cranium: 40 mm
Width (cranium): 22 mm
Height (cranium): 20 mm
Alternative names: Sturzbachente (German), Merganette des torrents (French), Pato Torrentero (Spanish)


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Leptosomus discolor (Cuckoo Roller)

Cuckoo Roller

Dutch: Koerol

Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Leptosomidae
Genus: Leptosomus
Species: Leptosomus discolor




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 81 mm
Length cranium: 34 mm
Width (cranium): 31 mm
Height (cranium): 24 mm
Alternative names: Kurol (German), Courol vouroudriou (French), Carraca Curol (Spanish)


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Phoebetria fusca (Sooty Albatross)

Sooty Albatross

Dutch: Zwarte Albatros

Order: Procellariiformes
Family: Diomedeidae
Genus: Phoebetria
Species: Phoebetria fusca




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 165 mm
Length cranium: 55 mm
Width (cranium): 53 mm
Height (cranium): 38 mm
Alternative names: Rußalbatros (German), Albatros brun (French), Albatros Ahumado (Spanish)


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Indicator variegatus (Scaly-throated Honeyguide)

Scaly-throated Honeyguide

Dutch: Schubkeelhoningspeurder

Order: Piciformes
Family: Indicatoridae
Genus: Indicator
Species: Indicator variegatus




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 36 mm
Length cranium: 22 mm
Width (cranium): 17 mm
Height (cranium): 13 mm
Alternative names: Strichelstirn-Honiganzeiger (German), Indicateur varié (French), Indicador Variegado (Spanish)


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