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Rufous-capped Thornbill
njlarsen

Rufous-capped Thornbill (Chalcostigma ruficeps)

This is a male, but I am unsure whether it is fully adult or a younger bird
Location
Tapichalaca, Zamora-Chinchipe, SE Ecuador
Date taken
13 June 2019
Scientific name
Chalcostigma ruficeps
Equipment used
Pana G80 w PL100-400
fabulous closeup of this lovely hummingbird, excellent feather details, top class, Niels, many tfs!!!
 
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What a wonderful find that was for you Niels. Think this would need to be on The Opus article too.

Have the ID forum been any help with sorting out his age?
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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