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Oilbird
Oilbird. Chuffed to get some shots of this incredibly difficult bird to photograph. Highly nocturnal, it usually roosts in caves. At this location in Ecuador, several birds roost in a narrow gorge which allows a little light in and means you can shoot the birds with no flash
Habitat
Gorge
Location
Ecuador
Date taken
05/08/18
Scientific name
Steatornis caripensis
Equipment used
Canon 5d Mark IV Canon 600mm f4 lens
An even more marvellous shot of this lovely bird.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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