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Gray-backed Hawk
Gray-backed Hawk (Pseudastur occidentalis) Sexes similar. Along the road leading into Buenaventura Reserve, west of Pias, El Oro Province, Ecuador. Western slope of the Andes; tropical cloud forest at ca. 1,098 m (3,602 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Western slope of the Andes; tropical cloud forest at ca. 1,098 m (3,602 ft) elevation.
Location
Along the road leading into Buenaventura Reserve, west of Pias, El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
November 2014
Scientific name
Pseudastur occidentalis
Equipment used
Canon
Wow, what a super looking raptor, and a first for the gallery and Opus, well done Stanley, great work!
 
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A great first for the BF Gallery Stanley and added to Opus with much thanks. :t:
 
Outstanding, great framing with the branches, lots of details, and nice lighting too
 
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I think you've out-done yourself here, Stanley. Stunning bird, and a great focus and framing job with and in spite of those twigs. :t: :t:
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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Stanley Jones
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