This is the brown capuchin monkey, also commonly known as the tufted capuchin. It used to be believed to be one of the most widespread monkeys in the Neotropics but has since been divided into several different species, including the black-striped, black and golden-bellied capuchins. The brown/tufted lives only in the Amazon basin and surrounding areas. I photographed this one in the Bolivian Amazon at a great national park called Madidi. I was in a canoe on one of the park’s lakes when a few of these guys appeared above the shoreline. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 380mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/100th of a second.
All monkeys are fascinating and captivating. I suspect, as you do, they were curious about who was visiting their realm. Like us, the flaws are worth keeping in view.
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This is the brown capuchin monkey, also commonly known as the tufted capuchin. It used to be believed to be one of the most widespread monkeys in the Neotropics but has since been divided into several different species, including the black-striped, black and golden-bellied capuchins. The brown/tufted lives only in the Amazon basin and surrounding areas. I photographed this one in the Bolivian Amazon at a great national park called Madidi. I was in a canoe on one of the park’s lakes when a few of these guys appeared above the shoreline. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 380mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/100th of a second.
What a cutie. Wonder what he’s 🤔thinking
Most likely wondering what that weird looking creature was doing floating out on the lake.
He’s so cute! He’s got something in his hair though.
Ha. Saw that and considered removing it, but like to keep things natural. I think there must have been a bird even higher up in that tree.
All monkeys are fascinating and captivating. I suspect, as you do, they were curious about who was visiting their realm. Like us, the flaws are worth keeping in view.