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Golden-browed Chlorophonia
Birdingcraft

Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia callophrys)

While unsuccessfully searching for Three-wattled Bellbird and Lovely Cotinga in the Varablanca area, we came across a pair of gorgeous Chlorophonias that were building a nest. Although they are fairly common in the right habitat, I could watch these beautiful birds all day long.
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Habitat
Cloud forest edge
Location
between Poas and Varablanca, Costa Rica
Date taken
April 2, 2010
Scientific name
Chlorophonia callophrys
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix 4800 with Swarovski 65 mm scope
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This little bird was one of the highlights of our trip. We found him in dark forest, and he seemed to light up the entire forest. Congratulations on a capture, which I did not manage.
 
Birdingcraft
Thanks- yes, these are tough to get good pictures of. I often hear them calling from the canopy but rarelt get to see them very well and when I do, they are often obscured by mist.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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