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Oilbird
Gerald Friesen

Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis)

Another "wish list" bird. Scariest sounds I have ever heard which I think is why locals used to call it the "Devil bird". I literally jumped into a creek from fear when they started screaming. Didn't help I was deep in a dark, dank cave.
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Habitat
daytime caves: nocturnal fruit-eating
Location
Trinidad
Date taken
02/16/2017
Scientific name
Steatornis caripensis
Equipment used
D4, 600mm: ISO 10,000, f/4, 1/640
KC Foggin
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Stunning detail in this rarely seen species here in the Gallery. A beautiful image Gerald!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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