Legatus leucophaius This consipicuous flycatcher was seen calling from a great perch at the very top of a large Kapok tree in the rainforest canopy. The name "Piratic" comes from this bird's habit of taking over the nests of other birds, rather than building its own. Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Nyctibius griseus Potoos, a relative of nightjars and nighthawks, are masters of camouflage. They sit entirely motionless on snags or branches, expertly matching the bark color and pattern to that of their plumage. They are incredibly difficult to spot, even when looking right at them. Napo River, Ecuador
Lagothrix poeppigii Woolly Monkeys are one of the larger neotropical primates, though not quite as big as some howlers. A large male Woolly is a formidable foe though. These are thick-bodied monkeys with noticeable muscle definition. They also possess a prehensile tail for hands-free movement through the trees. You can see that specialized tail in action here. Napo Province, Ecuador
