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Common Pauraque
Stanley Jones

Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)

Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis gilvus) Seven subspecies have been described with all seven currently being recognized. Two are mapped for Panama, subspecies gilvus is mapped from Central Panama eastward while subspecies intercedens is mapped for western Panama. Photographed in the Los Millonaros section of El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama. Ro Antn riparian, humid forest at ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Ro Antn riparian, humid forest at ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
Location
Los Millonaros section of El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama.
Date taken
March 2013
Scientific name
Nyctidromus albicollis
Equipment used
Canon 7D with a Canon EF 300mm f4L IS USM lens, ISO 500, shutter speed 1/800 with flash, f/4.
carann
A beautiful detailed capture well camouflaged in that super leafy setting Stanley. Thanks for sharing.
 
Doc Duck
WOW, what a find! Looks like it's got excellent camouflage down in those leaves. Well spotted! :t: :t:
 
Murmeli
A great capture ! Very well spotted !!! Love the beautiful eye. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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