Species that live in a habitat similar to the Cuban Amazon Results 1 - 20
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Oma’o (Myadestes obscurus)
This small, drab thrush has a grey-brown head, olive-brown upperparts, and pale grey underparts. The bill and legs are blackish. ...  More
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Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing, whi...  More  0 Videos
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Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis)
The elepaio belongs to the large family of monarch flycatchers, but is the only species to successfully colonise the Hawaiian Isla...  More  0 Videos
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Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
As their common name suggests, this species is the largest of the living anteaters and is instantly recognised around the world. T...  More
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour or more when divin...  More
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural history...  More  0 Videos
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Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
One of the most striking of all flycatchers, both in its colouration and its courtship behaviour, the male vermilion flycatcher is...  More
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Mexican redrump tarantula (Brachypelma vagans)
Information on the Mexican redrump tarantula is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More
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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied ra...  More  0 Videos
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon yellow eyes and unusually long le...  More
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Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)
The jaguarundi is one of the most unusual of the New World cat species, being somewhat weasel-like in appearance. The body is long...  More
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Mexican flameknee tarantula (Brachypelma auratum)
Information on the Mexican flameknee tarantula is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  0 Videos
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Zapata wren (Ferminia cerverai)
The Zapata wren is a small, energetic bird found only in a small region of swamps in western Cuba. The short wings make it a poor...  More
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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern Unit...  More
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Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris)
The longleaf pine is an attractive medium to large evergreen, with long needles that distinguish it from other pines, and give thi...  More
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Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
The largest of the small spotted cats, the ocelot is one of the best known and most abundant cat species in its range, and also ar...  More  0 Videos
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Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)
This turtle gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed carapace (upper shell), and large,...  More
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Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora)
The striking plumage of the Java sparrow has resulted in this bird being one of the few globally threatened species which have act...  More
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Green iguana (Iguana iguana)
The green iguana is one of the best-known reptiles due to its popularity in zoos and with private reptile keepers. It has a very ...  More
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