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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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Several of these were seen on trees.

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ronsavage

Date

May 26, 2012

Description

One flock seen flying overhead.

I believe they are ibis.

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Plegadis falcinellus

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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Only one specimen observed. Rains have begun in the area.

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Family Hesperiidae

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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Genus Erythrodiplax

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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Beautiful tree. This is a pioneer species that is occasionally left to grow. The wood is light and not generally considered to be useful.

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Genus Cecropia

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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These were the most common Anolis species in the area and several were observed basking on trees and rocks.

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Anolis cybotes ssp. cybotes

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

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Only one of example of this shrub was observed.

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Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris

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ronsavage

Date

May 8, 2013

Description

These birds are occassionally seen running around wild in Haiti. This appeared to be a wild one.

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Numida meleagris

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ronsavage

Date

Jan 5, 2013

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Approximately five of these were observed for the first time after several visits to this area.

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Anolis coelestinus

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ronsavage

Date

May 1, 2013

Description

I observed four of these beautiful lizards today all between 09:30-10:30. Prior to today I had only observed one in this canyon, this being the only prior example that I'd seen in Haiti.

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Anolis hendersoni

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ronsavage

Date

May 1, 2013

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Several of these were observed. Mostly fairly high up in trees.

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Anolis distichus

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ronsavage

Date

May 1, 2013

Description

This was the most common lizard species observed today. They were typically on the ground basking in diffuse light, but this large (female) was on a tree.

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Anolis armouri

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ronsavage

Date

May 1, 2013

Description

I observed three adults of this species today. A record for this canyon.

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Anolis coelestinus

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Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia

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ronsavage

Date

Apr 21, 2013

Description

This owl was sitting on tree about 10 am in the morning. We later saw another at Fort Druet at about 5,500 feet in a drizzle. Coincidentally I had seen a pair in Vivy Mitchel, in Port au Prince, on Saturday but didn't manage to get decent pictures.

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Athene cunicularia

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ronsavage

Date

Mar 30, 2013

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A pair of this species was observed copulating. This was the only lizard species observed in the area, including several large individuals almost 8 inches long.

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Leiocephalus schreibersii

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ronsavage

Date

Mar 3, 2013

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Only one of these was observed. First time I've found it in Haiti.

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Anolis singularis

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 12, 2013

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Ameiva chrysolaema

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ronsavage

Date

Mar 3, 2013

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Two of these beautiful lizards were observed.

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Anolis hendersoni

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ronsavage

Date

Mar 3, 2013

Description

These were extremely common on this overcast day with probably over a 100 individuals of all sizes out basking on rocks.

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Anolis cybotes

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ronsavage

Date

Mar 3, 2013

Description

A pair of these were seen, only one photographed.

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Calisto obscura

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 20, 2013

Description

Several beautiful trees observed in the area. However, this species was rare in rural areas.

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Swietenia mahogani

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 18, 2013

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This specimen was observed at night, fishing with his tail, a behavior that I hadn't seen before.

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American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 20, 2013

Description

One photographed, but there were several in the area.

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Setophaga ruticilla

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 18, 2013

Description

Observed at night. Appears to be a first for Haiti.

http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8655

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Lesmone formularis

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 18, 2013

Description

Only one specimen observed in extreme southwestern Haiti. I believe it is this Genus but it could be others e.g. Pseudochrysops or Leptotes.

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Leptotes cassius

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ronsavage

Date

Feb 17, 2013

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Several seen here today, but windy and rough out for photography.

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Observer

ronsavage

Date

Feb 17, 2013

Description

Several seen on earthen mound along road.

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Zenaida Dove Zenaida aurita

Observer

ronsavage

Date

Feb 17, 2013

Description

Several seen along road

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Hispaniolan Woodpecker Melanerpes striatus

Observer

ronsavage

Date

Feb 17, 2013

Description

One observed on cactus

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Observer

ronsavage

Date

Feb 17, 2013

Description

These are a common thornscrub species and are fruiting at this time of year.

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Genus Pilosocereus
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Haiti's unique flora and fauna is for the most part endangered by habitat degradation and human impacts. The fact that only 2% of Haiti's territory is still "forested" doesn't tell the whole story. Unfortunately, the other 98% is often devoid of vegetation and managed unsustainably managed. Nonetheless, some biodiversity still remains. What kinds and how much we don't really know. Therefore...