• BirdForum is the net's largest birding community dedicated to wild birds and birding, and is absolutely FREE!

    Register for an account to take part in lively discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
rufous-headed tanager
B

rufous-headed tanager (hemithraupis ruficapilla)

sub-adult male molting into adult male plumage
Habitat
forest edge / scrub
Location
Itapira, SP, Brazil
Date taken
05 August 2018
Scientific name
hemithraupis ruficapilla
Equipment used
canon EOS 550D + canon 400 mm
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A beautiful image of this Tanager JJ and so nicely captured in a great setting.
 
A very attractive bird, JJ, and a lovely image.
 
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
What a wee sweetheart it is!!!

That's a super picture you've taken of this lovely tanager JJ - very well done my friend.
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
Great photo. I could not get it to fit initially, until I actually read your statement saying immature male ...

Niels
 
Supporter
Fabulous species and a marvelous capture of this youngster trying hard to get its adult plumage. Great work JJ! TFS!
 
Supporter
Pin-sharp and beautifully lit shot of this "teenager", just starting to grow his red "beard" |=)|
 

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
bievreJJ
Date added
View count
58
Comment count
16

Share this media

Top