Videos tagged with "common"

Hail Storm in Cuenca Ecuador [00:39]
Earlier today (February 29, 2012) we experienced a significant hail storm here in Cuenca, Ecuador. While hail isn't unheard of, it isn't very common. This is the biggest hail storm we've seen since we've been here. There was thunder and lightening and huge amounts of rain. Sorry for the poor quality video ... was hard to get outside to get good footage.
Tags: cuenca ecuador, hail storm, south america, weather patterns, rain storm, thunder storms, andes mountains

Common Bird Eating Snake in the Yasuni [00:31]

Tags: Yasuni National Park, Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, Yasuni ITT, Waorani People, Amazon, Rainforest, Ecuador, Nature Tours, Eco-Tours, Travel, Culture, Adevnture, Amazon Rainforest, Adventure, Climbing, Birding Adventure, Birds, Birdwatching, Snake, Herps, Pre

Cuy in Quito [00:17]
In Quito, Cuy (Guinea Pig) is a delicacy among the locals. Here, as you can tell, we were able to pick out our guniea pig for roasting. A common street food seen often in the sierra region of Ecuador is Cuy with potatoes.
Tags: Cuy, Quito, Ecuador, delicacy, food

A day in Girón (Cuenca, Ecuador) New Video! [03:21]
•ENGLISH Hello folks, Girón is a town located to the southeast of Cuenca City. You get there by traveling about 2 hours by car. In this video, you'll hear a traditional song played by a local band commonly known as "Banda de Pueblo". If you ever visit Ecuador, you'll find these types of bands mostly in the Andean part of my country. Also, in this video, you will see a well-known tourist attraction of Girón which is a small waterfall called "El Chorro". The afternoons in this site are little cold, and for that reason I would suggest you to take a cup of coffe and relax yourself while you start hearing some nocturnal insects. I would be delighted to guide you through this Andean spot, if you are interested, send me an e-mail for more information. edgar.puma@live.lagcc.cuny.edu •ESPANOL Saludos a todos mis coterráneos e hispanohablantes alrededor del mundo. Este es un video que fue filmado en Girón de un paseo familiar. Aquí escucharas la típica música de pueblo y veras el conocido chorro de Girón. Ofrezco filmar tus eventos sociales en Cuenca y sus alrededores. Para más información aquí esta mi correo electrónico: edgar.puma@live.lagcc.cuny.edu Edgar A. Puma Nexus Visual Works
Tags: giron, culture, tradition, cuenca, ecuador, people, music, tour guide, town, adventure, custom, tourism, nature, destination, fiesta, travel, events

Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) [00:34]
The Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in humid forests in the Amazon and tropical parts of the Mata Atlântica in South America. As it is widespread and generally fairly common, it is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International. While the plumage of both sexes is dull grey (wings and tail often somewhat browner), its voice is extraordinary, exceptionally loud and among the most commonly heard sounds in the Amazon. The Cofan people of Ecuador call it the Pwe-pwe Yoh, which is a reference to its voice. Males often gather in loose leks, where they sing to attract females.
Tags: Screaming Piha, Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, Yasuni, National, Park, Huaorani People, Shiripuno, Lodge, Natural History, Amazon, Ecuador, Birdwatching, Ecotours, Adventure Tours, Photography Tours, Birding Tours, Birds