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Crimson-mantled Woodpecker
firecrest15

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii)

From the mountain trail a small mixed flock passed through a line of fruit-bearing trees, it was a bit distant but contained such species as Blue-and-black Tanager, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan and this stunning Woodpecker...
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Habitat
High elevation temperate rainforest on steep valley sides
Location
Guango Lodge East Andes Ecuador
Date taken
28.4.15
Scientific name
Colaptes rivolii
Equipment used
Canon 1DX + 300mm F4 + 1.4x extender handheld
delia todd
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Isn't he beautiful!!! Such a rarity in here too hris...5 years since the last pictured arrived.

A super picture - many thanks for showing him to us.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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