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Golden-tailed Sapphire (male)
Stanley Jones

Golden-tailed Sapphire (male) (Chrysuronia oenone)

Golden-tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone josephinae) Male, species is sexually dimorphic.
Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Chrysuronia oenone
Equipment used
Canon
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Mmmmm..... he's beautiful Stanley.

What a super picture you've taken of this lovely hummer, a cracking job you've done in taking it my friend. Many thanks for showing him to us.
 
a real beauty, Stanley!!! superb rendering of those amazing iridescent colors, top quality photo, many tfs!!!
 
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Gorgeous bird and an equally gorgeous image of this little jewel.
 
Oh my goodness, Stanley! Isn't he a bobby dazzler! A wonderful shot.
 
Three stunning colourfully lit and well detailed captures Stanley, well done.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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