Cuban bullfinch (Melopyrrha nigra)

Parque de Viñales, Cuba. Dec 26, 2012.

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Ferdy Christant

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Fascinating how you visit countries most would not consider directly for their nature. Basically everything you post from such countries is new, at least to me. Posted 9 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Actually this WAS originally a cultural trip with my family ;-) . But we always manage to get out and find some plants and animals to look at. And Cuba is in fact quite biodiverse, so looking back, there are plenty of species I wish I'd looked harder for. I'll have to go back! Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    How about Papua New Guinea? Ever considered that? Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
      
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      Ha! Are you kidding? I've been dreaming about it for years, and I hope to get there before 2020! Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Same here! Having a hard time convincing the g/f. Plus, I hear it is quite expensive. Posted 9 years ago
      2. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, the plane tickets alone... But come on, 35 species of BOP!! Posted 9 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
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        The wildlife is convincing, that certainly is not the issue :) Posted 9 years ago

Albert Kang

Lion

On the topic of Papua :

There is an American guy, Chien Lee who is based in Malaysia that conducts expedition trips to West Papua, which also includes swimming with Whale Sharks. Most of his trips are within Borneo but he has expanded his trips to Papua.

His 16 days Borneo Jungle expeditions is US$3,850. If not mistaken, his Papua trips is around US$5,000.

Self-organized trips are likely to be cheaper if you can find a small Group, like 4-6 persons, to share out the logistic costs like transport and guide fees.

I hope to go to Papua too one day! Posted 9 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks for the info ! Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Albert Kang
    
    Lion
    
    You are welcome.
    
    Let me know if you guys have plans to go to Papua, maybe we can have a 'JungleDragon Expedition'! Posted 9 years ago

The Cuban bullfinch

The Cuban bullfinch is a songbird species of the monotypic genus ''Melopyrrha''. Sometimes classified in the bunting and American sparrow family , more recent studies have shown it to be part of the tanager family . Therein, it belongs to the lineage of tholospizan "finches", which also includes the famous Darwin's finches.

It is found in the Cayman Islands, there only on Grand Cayman, and Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical.. more

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Aug 11, 2016. Captured Dec 26, 2012 17:49 in Unnamed Road, Cuba.

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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.