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Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Joshua trees in a desert landscape.

Paraguayan cowboys often make their own rawhide tack. The cowboy in this picture is wearing a fringed cow leather belt and the cowboy pants typical for Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Paraguayan cowboys often make their own rawhide tack. The cowboy in this picture is braiding rawhide tied to a tree. The cowboys' quarters can be seen in the background. The typical ranch horse in Paraguay is the "criollo". Paraguayan cowboys use a version of the typical saddle from southern South America.

Paraguayan cowboys use a version of the typical saddle from southern South America. The core of the saddle consists of two leather rolls that are filled with a sedge (Piri, Cyperus giganteus) for cushioning, these are laid along the horse's spine and sandwiched between several layers of wool and cotton blankets, cow leather pieces, and a thick sheepskin.

The typical ranch horse in Paraguay is the "criollo". Paraguayan cowboys use a version of the typical saddle from southern South America.

Paraguayan cowboys often make their own rawhide tack. The cowboy in this picture is braiding rawhide tied to a tree. The cowboys' quarters can be seen in the background. The typical ranch horse in Paraguay is the "criollo". Paraguayan cowboys use a version of the typical saddle from southern South America.

Pipeline crossing pasture to transport water from Tebicuary river to rice fields. The forest-rangeland ecotone is natural. The forest indicates the location of the river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Pipeline crossing pasture to transport water from Tebicuary river to rice fields. The forest-rangeland ecotone is natural. The forest indicates the location of the river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Pipeline crossing pasture to transport water from Tebicuary river to rice fields. The forest-rangeland ecotone is natural. The forest indicates the location of the river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Scenic view of Roosevelt National Forest.

Sunset over rangeland in southern Paraguay. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Sunset over rangeland in southern Paraguay. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Gallery forest along Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Gallery forest along Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Gallery forest along Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)