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Olivaceous Siskin (female)
Stanley Jones

Olivaceous Siskin (female) (Spinus olivaceus)

Olivaceous Siskin (Spinus olivaceus) Female (frontal view), species sexually dimorphic.
Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Spinus olivaceus
Equipment used
Canon
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And she is just as pretty, maybe not as vibrant though ;) A beautiful image Stanley!
 
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Definitely a well-named bird. Olivaceous is a spot on color descriptor for this little lady |=)|
 
beautiful photo, Stanley!!! these finches look so tiny compared to those "huge" leafs, splendid composition, top class, many tfs!!!
 
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Another great picture you've taken of this species Stanley, such a rare one for the Gallery too.

Very well done and many thanks my friend.
 
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Interesting to name the bird from the female, presumably!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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