Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Birds



Cuclillo Manglero 


Cuclillo Manglero. Acrylic on canvas 5"x7". By Nayaly Benavidez


This beautiful bird can be found in tropical areas and in the Caribbean. Its habitat is mostly mangroves and swamps.  Up to now, the species is stable, however, it is predicted to change due to industrialization. 

                         

                       Barrancoli

Barrancoli Dominicano. Acrylic on canvas 5"x7". By Nayaly Benavidez


This little colorful bird is mostly found in rainforests os mountains in The Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its habitat is very diverse, you can find it in places areas such as mangroves, coffee plantations, and dry forests. The Barrancoli is a very small bird, about 11-12 centimeters, with beautiful features such as its bright green colors that will make you fall in love with it. 



Torito Cabecirrojo


Torito Cabecirrojo. Acrylic on canvas 5"x7". By Nayaly Benavidez.

The Torito Cabecirrojo bird lives in forest areas that go from Costa Rica to Peru and Venezuela. This bird's habitat is also high rain forests.



Garza Negra de Noche Coronada


Garza Negra de Noche Coronada. Acrylic on canvas 8"x10".

This Garza Negra during the day is a really calm bird, which stays stationary in the trees during daylight hours, its greater activity is performed during the night. This bird is spread worldwide, except for places like Australia and The Antarctic. Its habitat is also very diverse, as it can go from swamps to coast, near to river and oceans, and rice plantations.


Lechuza Cara Ceniza


Lechuza Cara Ceniza. Acrylic on canvas 8"x10". By Nayaly Benavidez


This awesome type os owl is found in The Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its habitat is mostly dry tropical areas but can also live in forests. These endemic birds are endangered because they are losing their primary habitat. These birds are very dependable on forests. 


Toco Toucan 


Toco Toucan. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez

These majestic birds that mostly prevail in South America are breathtaking birds. With there colorful peaks and plumage, ancient indigenous thought that these birds have the power to lead into spiritual worlds. 


Fruterito Azulejo

Fruterito Azulejo. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez

Found in many areas of South America, this bird will captive your attention with its beautiful blue and intense yellow plumage. 


Cigua Palmera


Cigua Palmera. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez
Being the national bird of the Dominican Republic, it is a very active bird, found almost everywhere in the country. This endemic bird of La Hispaniola lives in palms that are isolated from other trees to prevent contact with predators like snakes and rats.

Canario

Canario. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez


Cigua Amarilla




Cigua Amarilla. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez


Gavilan de la Hispaniola 

Gavilan de la Hispaniola. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez.

Cua 

Cua. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez. 

Pajaro Bobo mayor 


Pajaro Bobo Mayor. Acrylic on canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez


Trogon de la Hispaniola




Trogon de la Hispaniola. Acrylic on Canvas. By Nayaly Benavidez.