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Great black-hawk perched in snag near wetland area of Estancia El Trebol, Bajo Chaco, Paraguay. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding permanent resident. Habitat: Humid Forest, Gallery Forest, Wetlands, and Dry Forest. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente.

Ant hill with flowers in Copernicia alba palm savannah near the Rio Negro river. Yellow flowers are 2 species of Asteraceae, blue flowers are a Commelina spp. Located near RAMSAR site and Rio Negro National Park in the Pantanal ecoregion, near the border between Paraguay and Bolivia.

The wetlands of Asuncion Bay are littered with trash left by the last flood, but birding is good. Near 25°15’49’’S, 57°37’47’’W.

Black-collared hawk fishing in wetland along highway.

Imprint of jaguar paws in drying mud at the edge of landing strip. Near 19°55’S, 58°35’W.

Small monk parakeet nest on utility pole. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding permanent resident. Habitat: Palm Savannah, Second Growth Forests and Woodlands, Second Growth Scrub, Pasture. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente.

Completed mud nest. End of wet season. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding Permanent Resident. Habitat: Pasture, Second-Growth Shrub and Urban Zones. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente. Hábitat: Pastura implantada, Capuera, Zonas Urbanas.

Bird nest made of mud in tree, partially completed.

Bird nest made of mud in tree, partially completed.

Completed mud nest. End of wet season. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding Permanent Resident. Habitat: Pasture, Second-Growth Shrub and Urban Zones. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente. Hábitat: Pastura implantada, Capuera, Zonas Urbanas.

Bird nest made of mud in tree, partially completed.

Bird nest made of mud in tree, partially completed.

Three cormorants and one caracara in palm along Rio Negro River in Pantanal (Caracara is bird on left, in shadows). End of wet season. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species.

Cormorants in palm (Copernicia alba) along Rio Negro River in Pantanal. End of wet season. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. This region, situated in the extreme northeastern corner of western Paraguay and extending south along the Paraguay river forms a southern extension to the primarily Brazilian Pantanal.

It is not uncommon to see animal skins decorating homes and hotels in Paraguay. Illegal trade in wildlife parts is a major problem in the country.

Red-crested cardinal and Yellow-billed cardinal in marsh vegetation along boardwalk at Fortín Patria, Pantanal. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species.

Red-crested cardinal and Yellow-billed cardinal in marsh vegetation along boardwalk at Fortín Patria, Pantanal. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species.

Plant seems to be a Heliotropum sp. Huge snail shells litter the wetland around Asuncion Bay. Near 25°15’49’’S, 57°37’47’’W. La plantita detrás del caracol parece ser un Heliotropium sp., Boraginaceae.

Plant seems to be a Heliotropum sp. Huge snail shells litter the wetland around Asuncion Bay. Near 25°15’49’’S, 57°37’47’’W. La plantita detrás del caracol parece ser un Heliotropium sp., Boraginaceae.

Huge snail shells litter the wetland around Asuncion Bay. Near 25°15’49’’S, 57°37’47’’W.

Two Southern Crested Caracaras flying away from photographer. Cattle ranches in Paraguay are rich in viewable birds.