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Located on the Corentyne River, Orealla or Orealla Mission can be found approximately 50 miles South of Crabwood Creek on the Corentyne Coast in Region Six. This community overlooks neighbouring Suriname.The pathway to this Amerindian reservation and its satellite, Siparuta, starts from Georgetown, where one has to travel by road to Crabwood Creek, and thereafter by boat for approximately three hours before arrival at Orealla. Orealla is an Arawak word which means “white chalk”, and seems to have acquired its name from the surrounding chalk hills. Orealla was at one time inhabited mainly by the Arawaks and Warraus with some Caribs, but at present, Wapishanas and Macushis can also be found there. Orealla and Siparuta are the only two Amerindian reservations on the Corentyne River. These villages are structured locally as one and are managed by a Toshao (Captain), along with a team of councillors. This village is home to nine Christian churches, a nursery and primary school, a ...

The Kiskadee ( Pitangus sulphuratus ) bird is arguably the most popular and well known birds in   Guyana. The great kiskadee-as it is also known as- is a large member of the flycatcher family. It is about ten inches in length. It has black and white stripes on the crown and sides of its head. The kiskadee feeds on insects like beetles, grasshoppers and bees. However, it also feeds on berries, seeds, mice, frogs, fish and lizards. It also will dive straight into the water to catch fish.  The kiskadee can be found from extreme southern Texas south to Argentina. The great kiskadee is named for its loud  "kis-ka-dee " call. They travel in pairs and aggressively protect their nesting territory. Kiskadees are known to be monogamous. A male will mate with only one female. Mating season begins in late March. References 1. http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/greatkiskadee.htm 2. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Kiskadee/id

The blue saki or blue-gray tanager ( Thraupis episcopus is) a well-known and common bird in Guyana. They inhabit a range from Mexico South to Bolivia and in Northern Brazil. The bird is called blue jean in Trinidad and Tobago. Blue saki It primary diet consists of fruits (frugivore). For this reason, they are considered as very effective seed dispersers; however they may also feed on nectar and insects. The bird measures about six to seven (6-7) inches in length, which includes its two inch long tail. The sexes are similar, but the immature is much duller in plumage. They are extremely social birds and usually seen in pairs or small groups. Pairs remain together year-round and often accompanied by adult offspring, as well as other foraging flocks containing unrelated individuals (Dmitri Allicock). The Blue Saki was especially popularized in the 1970’s by Guyanese Legend, Dave Martins who wrote an inspirational song called “Not a blade of grass” during the bo...