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Red-crested Finch
njlarsen

Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus)

Singing male (well not right in this image, but I did hear this bird sing).

This is subspecies fargoi
Location
Copalinga, Zamora, SE Ecuador
Date taken
15 June 2019
Scientific name
Coryphospingus cucullatus
Equipment used
Pana G80 w PL100-400
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What a lovely find for you Niels... it's a while since we last saw one of these come in.

A super picture it is too - very well done my friend.
 
Great little bird. I often have difficulties getting shots of crested birds that show the crest. Well done.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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