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Saffron Toucanette
Francesca1956

Saffron Toucanette (Pteroglossus bailloni)

After my first day in Itatiaia National Park, no sign of these beauties. Second morning, opened the curtains and who should be sitting there looking at me!
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Habitat
Atlantic Forest
Location
Itatiaia National Park, Brazil
Date taken
September 2011
Scientific name
Pteroglossus bailloni
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D / 100-400mm
jbpixels
Great picture of this tropical cutie. :t: It takes some time until your arrival is spread in the world of jungle birds but this one has a strong ego and wants to be photographed as quick as possible.
 
Stanley Jones
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Outstanding find and picture of this spectacular Toucanette! Brilliantly colored, love that red eye ring and yellow eye. Exceptional Francesca!!!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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