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Cauca Guan
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Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax)

Cuaca Guan is endemic to the Western and Central Andes of Colombia. It was thought to be extinct until a small population was found in the area of the Otn Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in the Risaralda district.
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Habitat
Forest
Location
Otn Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Date taken
26 March 2019
Scientific name
Penelope perspicax
Equipment used
Nikon D500, Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6
Kits
What a wonderful portrait of this rarity; a fantastic pose with great detail.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
This is also a rarity here in the Gallery and only the fourth image of this Cauca Guan.

And what a beautifully detailed image this is and captured with the perfect head turn bronze sunbird!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
That was a great find for you Bronze Sunbird - such a rare visitor to the Gallery this guan.

A super picture it is too - very well done lad.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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