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Plumbeous Sierra Finch
Stanley Jones

Plumbeous Sierra Finch (Phrygilus unicolor)

Plumbeous Sierra Finch (Phrygilus unicolor subsp. geospizopsis) Sexes similar. Along side of Antenna Road near Papallacta Pass, Napo Province, Ecuador. Paramo, at 4,023 m (13,200 ft) elevation eastern-slope of the Andes.
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Habitat
Paramo, at 4,023 m (13,200 ft) elevation eastern-slope of the Andes.
Location
Along side of Antenna Road near Papallacta Pass, Napo Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
January 2016
Scientific name
Phrygilus unicolor
Equipment used
Canon
Luis R
Beautiful image, Congratulations Stanley !! This is another member of the Sierra-Finch , still I have not seen around here.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Sweet little thing, isn't he Stanley. And such a lovely colour too.

You've taken a super picture of him - many thanks for showing him to us my friend; quite a scarce visitor to the Gallery this one.
 
S K Gudi
That is quite a lovely setting for this cutie, wonderful find & capture; Stanley!! tfs.
 
Scridifer
Supporter
What an unusual, monotone little finch! Great spot and lovely capture Stanley!

Chris
 
peterow
Brilliant colourful detail you have of this little beauty in a great setting Stanley, well done.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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