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Red-faced Spinetail
Stanley Jones

Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops)

Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops rufigenis) There are three recognized subspecies with two being mapped for Panama. Subspecies rufigenis is found in the mountains of western Panama while subspecies griseibularis is mapped for extreme eastern Panama. Sexes similar. Photographed along a trail around Volcn Lakes, southwest of Volcn, Chiriqui Province, Panama. Remnant montane cloud forest at ca. 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Remnant montane cloud forest at ca. 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation.
Location
Trail around Volcn Lakes, southwest of Volcn, Chiriqui Province, Panama.
Date taken
April 2012
Scientific name
Cranioleuca erythrops
Equipment used
Canon 7D with a Canon EF 300mm f4L IS USM lens, exposure bias -1 ev, ISO 160, shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/5.
KC Foggin
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Hmmm... he's looking a bit determined to keep you out of his berries ;) Beautifully captured Stanley.
 
carann
A wonderful capture of this gorgeous bird in a lovely setting Stanley. He doesn't look too happy having his photo taken !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
What a great find and photograph you've got here Stanley. A Gallery rarity too.

Nice one!
 
Oppie
Splendid work Stanely :t: he does look like gaurding those berries are a priority.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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