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Collared Aracari
Stanley Jones

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus torquatus) Sexes similar. Five subspecies have been described with 3-5 being recognized, author dependent. Two are mapped for Panama. The nominate is wide spread while subspecies sanguineus is mapped for eastern Panama. Photographed along the Ro Guayabo riparian in El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama. Humid rainforest at ca. ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Riparian, humid rainforest at ca. ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
Location
Along the Ro Guayabo riparian in El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama.
Date taken
March 2013
Scientific name
Pteroglossus torquatus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS lens, ISO 1250, shutter speed 1/800 with flash, f/4
kim
What a stunning looking bird Stanley, the colours are fabulous. Can't believe the size of that bill!! Great detail - the eye is superb.
 
KC Foggin
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I would be jumping for joy coming across this beauty.

A beautiful capture Stanley.
 
Murmeli
Wow..... a splendid image of this beautiful bird. The bill is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
 
Pops1
A fantastic bird, with lovely colours & detail, well captured Stanley
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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