The Hanging Crab Claw, also known as Heliconia rostrata, is a species of the Heliconia genus of plants, which is native to Central and South America, including the Amazon rainforest. It is a tropical perennial plant that grows as a herbaceous perennial, and it’s known for its striking, brightly colored bracts that resemble the claw of a crab. The plant can grow as a shrub or small tree, and it can reach heights of up to 6 meters.
Children and their typical home in a small settlement in the Amazon. Houses are mostly made of wood given...
The main street in a small Amazonian settlement in southern Colombia. This area of the Amazon is called ‘The...
Looking at a tributary that feeds into the Amazon River in Colombia. These waterways offer greater opportunity for viewing...
Gold Macaws natural range is Central and South America. This pair of Macaws were spotted in the Upper Amazon...
Black vultures are scavengers and feed primarily on carrion, but they will also occasionally eat live prey. These birds...
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