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Moustached Flowerpiercer
Moustached Flowerpiercer (Diglossa mystacalis albilinea)
Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Above Cock of the Rock Lodge along Manu Road, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Diglossa mystacalis
Equipment used
Canon
great photo of this particular bird, with its peculiar bill, superb setting and wonderful lighting, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
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Opus Editor
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And another species, that if it weren't for you we would have none in the Gallery ;)

Beautiful bird and a beautiful capture Stanley!
 
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Opus Editor
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Mmmmm..... oh my Stanley - what a lovely picture you've taken of this flowerpiercer.

I think this is an improvement on your picture which is in The Opus, so I'll switch them over shortly.

Many thanks for sharing him with us my friend.
 
Opus Editor
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Great capture of this rarity, Stanley ... superb work ...
tfs three fabulous images ...
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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