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Mantled Howler Monkeys

Allouata palliata

Photo by SG in CR
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Field Notes

Description:

Family of fairly large dark monkeys that were just relaxing in the branches of a big tree. There were 2 males and several females and young ones as far as I could tell.

Habitat:

In the branches of a large tree of to the side of the road leading to Diria National Park. Seasonally dry forest.

Notes:

The old male felt the need to show off his howling skills as I was taking the pictures. Very loud. I've heard them from a mile away.
Higher resolution images can be seen here, https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N06/15065400586/in/set-721576470…

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Comments (9)
SG in CR
Daniele, Mark, Gilma, Pradeep, Thanks for the comments on the pictures, I'm glad you enjoy them.
Gilma Jeannette Ospino Ferreira-Norman
Beautiful!! I hear them howling everyday but I have never been able to see them, their howling sound so menacing sometimes, specially in the afternoons. Thank you for sharing, Sigg.
DanielePralong
What a fantastic series Sigg! The first shot showing the male howling is stunning.
SG in CR
James, Marta, Bhagya, Thanks for your encouragement.
Bhagya Herath
wow!!!! beautiful captures.... love their innocent look sooooo much.....
The MnMs
Superb spotting Sigg! I can even hear their howling! :-)

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Life in Costa Rica

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PublishedAugust 31, 2014

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