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335 viewsAlthough called green iguanas, these animals are actually variable in color. The adults become more uniform in color with age, whereas the young may appear more blotchy or banded between green and brown. Green iguanas tend to live alone, but may be seen in groups occasionally in good sunny basking spots. They are omnivorous, so they eat both plants and meat. They however tend to eat mostly plants, especially leaves and fruits and use their tongues to help manipulate the food and bite small enough pieces to swallow, with little or no chewing.
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Backyard Iguana-328 views
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Caiman-505 viewsOne species (Caiman crocodilus crocodilus) occurs in Trinidad and Tobago and is known locally as Caiman or Alligator.
"Caiman" is thought to be a Spanish word derived from a Carib word "cayman" but is probably originally an African word.They are aquatic, semi terrestrial found in swamps, rivers, canals and ponds.
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Common Gallinule-447 viewsCommon Moorhen, also called Common Gallinule. Resident on Trinidad and Tobago. Common Moorhens are rarely far from water and prefer freshwater habitats with still or slow-moving water with floating plants and reed beds. More information can be found at http://www.birdsoftt.com
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Crimson-crested Woodpecker-439 viewsThe Crimson-Crested Woodpecker is resident in Trinidad. This woodpecker is very similar in appearance to the Lineated Woodpecker. The main difference is broad white band across the face and the converging, "V" white stripes on the back of the Crimson-crested Woodpecker as the stripes on the back of the Lineated do not converge. Both the Crimson-crested Woodpecker and the Lineated Woodpecker occur in the same areas and at times can be seen very close together without any aggression between the species.
This Trinidad resident is found in forests and open areas with large trees. Their diet consists of insects particularly caterpillars and wood boring beetles. They tap and chisel on the bark of the tree boring holes to get at the insects underneath.
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Crimson-Crested Woodpecker-374 views
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Early Morning Warming-313 views
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Egret Rock-314 views
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Frigate Bird-297 viewsA common resident of Trinidad and Tobago found along the coast. Although the Magnificent Frigatebird spends most of its life flying over the ocean, it rarely if ever lands on the water
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Great Egret-296 viewsThis bird is a common visitor to both Trinidad and Tobago, normally seen alone. Its habitat includes marshes, swamps, rivers, ponds, lakes, tide flats, canals and flooded fields where it feeds on fish, frogs & insects. More information can be found at http://www.birdsoftt.com
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Liming under the Jhandi-404 views
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