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Rufous Motmot
Stanley Jones

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) Photographed this large Motmot at Bosque de Paz Lodge and private biological reserve in the Province of Alajuela near the community of Bajos del Toro. Lower montane cloud forest at an elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft).
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Habitat
Lower montane cloud forest at an elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft).
Location
Bosque de Paz Lodge and private biological reserve in the Province of Alajuela near the community of Bajos del Toro.
Date taken
March 2008
Scientific name
Baryphthengus martii
Equipment used
Canon 30D with a Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens. Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/5.6
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautiful shot of this species Stanley. I like the pose you caught it in as well.
 
tetoneon
Another Costa Rican beauty Stanley. Your images make me long for a visit deep into its rain forest.
 
johnyboy
What a super pose and the colours, Wow. :t:

Three very different shots there Stanley.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
That really is a beautiful bird and what a wonderful picture you've taken of it Stanley.

I think I rather like motmots!

D
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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