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Buff-winged Starfrontlet
C B Allen

Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)

Several of these smart hummers were trying to use the set of feeders run near the top of the ridge only (for the most part) to be driven off by the numerous, dominant Shining Sunbeam's. Not really enough light for flight photography but you have to give it a try!
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Habitat
Semi-arid montane ridge and cloud forest.
Location
Giles Fuertes ProAves reserve (Tolima/Colombia)
Date taken
7th November 2023
Scientific name
Coeligena lutetiae
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
see image metadata
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BenjiS
A beautiful detailed in-flight shot with a beautiful background CBAllen, TFS!
 

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
233
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
ƒ/5.5999999046326
Focal length
406.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
PB070167.jpg
File size
3.3 MB
Date taken
Tue, 07 November 2023 8:59 AM
Dimensions
3031px x 2272px

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