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Hoatzin
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 528 m (1,732 ft) elevation. Found around the Tilapia ponds.
Location
Villa Carmen Lodge, outside of Pilicopata, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Opisthocomus hoazin
Equipment used
Canon
Staff member
Opus Editor
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OMG!

This is one smashing flight shot of this beautiful Hoatzin Stanley!
 
fantastic capture Stanley; a clear view of how small the head is compared to the body.
 
Three stunning colourfully well lit and detailed close ups Stanley. Brilliant, well done.
 
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Opus Editor
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WOWSER!!!!

What a cracker of a flight picture to get of this wonderful guy!!! We don't have a flight picture in The Opus as yet, so I'll upload this image to the article shortly.

Many thanks for sharing it with us Stanley.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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