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Green Honeycreeper (female)
Stanley Jones

Green Honeycreeper (female) (Chlorophanes spiza)

Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza subsp. arguta) Female, species sexually dimorphic. Foraging in or on Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis). Wilson Botanical Gardens, southeast of San Vito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Landscaped grounds from 1,000-1,100 m (3,281-3,609 ft).
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Habitat
Landscaped grounds from 1,000-1,100 m (3,281-3,609 ft).
Location
Wilson Botanical Garden, San Vito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Date taken
February 2015
Scientific name
Chlorophanes spiza
Equipment used
Canon
Chris G6 UXU
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A fantastic detailed and colourful shot Stanley, many tfs and a fine set of posts today.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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She's a stunning colour, isn't she. I wonder how many other species are named after the colour of the female.

A super picture this Stanley.
 
kim
What a brilliant angle and terrific image Stanley, wonderful colours too and of course pin sharp. A delightful composition.
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
OK. THAT's green :eek!: And for once, a species named after the female's color :D It thrills my feminist heart ;)
 

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