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Peruvian Meadowlark (male)
Peruvian Meadowlark (Sturnella bellicosa subsp. bellicosa) Male, species sexually dimorphic. Photographed in disturbed foothills in Ciudad Catamayo, Loja Province, Ecuador. Inter-mountain valley between the eastern and western Andes at ca.1,897 m (6,223 ft ft) elevation. Similar to Tumbesian dry forest.
Habitat
Inter-mountain valley between the eastern and western Andes at ca.1,897 m (6,223 ft ft) elevation.
Location
Ciudad Catamayo, Loja Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
November 2014
Scientific name
Sturnella bellicosa
Equipment used
Canon
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Opus Editor
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Far more colorful than our Meadowlarks and what a beautiful image this is Stanley.
 
Profile a bit like our Baya weaver bird....but with a splash of red!!! Terrific capture Stanley!!!
 
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Wonderful detail, color, BG and setting Stanley, a superb image!! tfs it!!
 
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The red in that throat is just stunning, isn't it.

A beautiful bird and a lovely picture you've taken of him Stanley; many thanks my friend.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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