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Many-banded Aracari
Stanley Jones

Many-banded Aracari (Pteroglossus pluricinctus)

Many-banded Aracari (Pteroglossus pluricinctus) Sexes similar. Canopy tower platform in the Napo River floodplain. Tree canopy from a platform that was 36 m 118 ft) above the ground in a Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra: Malvaceae). The top of the tree was actually another 12-15 m (39-49 ft) above the platform. Napo Wildlife Center, Yasuni National Park, Orellna Province, Ecuador. Napo River floodplain, Ecuadorian amazonian rainforest at ca. 200 m (656 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Napo River floodplain, Ecuadorian amazonian rainforest at ca. 200 m (656 ft) elevation.
Location
Napo Wildlife Center, Yasuni National Park, Orellna Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
January 2016
Scientific name
Pteroglossus pluricinctus
Equipment used
Canon
Chris G6 UXU
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A cracker of a shot, pose and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
KC Foggin
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Such a beautiful image of this seldom seen species here in the Gallery Stanley. A really fantastic closeup and capture.
 
delia todd
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Cor!!! What a wonderful picture you've taken of this handsome aracari Stanley.

He really posed well for you up on that branch, didn't he.

Many thanks for sharing him with us my friend.
 
Mohamad Kamrani
Many tfs Stanley ! , this is an amazing shot , bird , pose , perch and setting my friend , fabulous capture in all aspects , good luck and best regards ;)

mo
 
Scridifer
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Fantastic capture of this truly wonderful bird Stanley! Not too sure about being 120 feet up though - i'd be holding on tight with both hands! Many tfs!

Chris
 
drkishore
A feast for the eyes!! Absolutely gorgeous capture of this Ecuadorian beauty!!! Glad I logged in on this perfect day to view your post Stanley!!! Thank you for sharing this Gem of a capture!!!
 

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