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Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Sunset over rangeland in southern Paraguay. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

In the rangelands of southern Paraguay, wetlands are burned to encourage new growth for cattle grazing. The burned wetland grasses are in the Family Poaceae (Gramineae), and may be in one of these genera: Panicum, Paspalum, Pennisetum, Tripogon. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Scenic view of an eastern Utah ranch with cattle and horses.

Scenic view of an eastern Utah ranch with cattle and horses.

Scenic view of Eastern Utah.

Scenic view of Fisher Towers (rock formations) in the Colorado River valley of southeastern Utah.

Scenic view of eastern Utah.

Scenic view of eastern Utah.

Two burrowing owls perched on ground at Estancia La Graciela near the River Tebicuary, Paraguay. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding permanent resident. Habitat: Grassland, Pasture, Campo Grassland. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente.

Birdwatchers in grasslands near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Sunset over rangeland in southern Paraguay. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Pipeline crossing pasture to transport water from Tebicuary river to rice fields. The forest-rangeland ecotone is natural. The forest indicates the location of the river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Cattle tyrant perched on horse near Asuncion Bay, Paraguay. Cattle tyrants feed on parasitic arthropods on mammals, an example of mutualism. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding permanent resident. Habitat: Palm Savanna, Pasture, Second-Growth Scrub, and Urban Zones.

Wetland between levee and Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Plants hanging from tree in pasture near Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Ox-pulled carts are still used on rural dirt roads in Paraguay. The oxen push against a rough log laid in front of their withers. Large wooden wheels work well on dry roads. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Villagers sell bird figurines carved from local trees along highways. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W