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Montezuma Oropendola
Stanley Jones

Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) Photographed perched in a Mountain immortelle (Erythrina peoppigiana: Fabaceae). Near San Miguel, Alajuela Province, along the Pan American Hwy, east of San Ramn, Costa Rica. Disturbed subtropical moist-wet forest at ca. 1,200 m (3,937 ft) elevation. Sexes similar.
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Habitat
Disturbed subtropical moist-wet forest at ca. 1,200 m (3,937 ft) elevation.
Location
Near San Miguel, Alajuela Province, along the Pan American Hwy, east of San Ramn, Costa Rica.
Date taken
March 2006
Scientific name
Psarocolius montezuma
Equipment used
Canon 20D with a Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens at 300 mm. Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/5.6.
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beauty of a shot of a species not seen very often here in the Gallery. Beautifully captured Stanley.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
I echo KCs remarks.

He looks so lovely sitting in that tree - all the mellow colours really make for a beautiful picture. Thanks very much Stanley.

D

PS I wasn't even going to look at your snake but couldn't resist in the end LOL Scarey!
 
Digiscoper321
Another lovely shot and bird,Stanley!! Would be nice to know how many different birds you have captured. Must be an impressive amount!!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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