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Red-capped Cardinal
Stanley Jones

Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)

Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis gularis) Currently three subspecies are recognized with only the nominate being mapped in Peru. Photographed from a Catamaran (powered by man) on Cocha Comungo Oxbow Lake near Manu Wildlife Center Lodge, east of Boca Manu. Cocha Comungo Oxbow itself consists of open water, marshes and swamps. Surrounding habitat is river-edge forest; a lowland rainforest along the banks of Rio Madre de Dios at ca. 290 m (951 ft) elevation. Humid Forest Life Zone.
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Habitat
Marsh, river-edge forest; a lowland rainforest along the banks of Rio Madre de Dios at ca. 290 m (951 ft) elevation. Humid Forest Life Zone.
Location
Cocha Comungo Oxbow Lake near Manu Wildlife Center Lodge, east of Boca Manu, Peru
Date taken
September 2009
Scientific name
Paroaria gularis
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D, Canon 300mm f/4L IS USM lens, ISO 320, Shutter speed 1/500, f/5.6
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautiful capture Stanley.

We don't see a whole lot of this species in the BF Gallery.
 
ChrisKten
Great capture and bird, Stanley; I like how it appears to have found the only lookout perch that'll take it's weight, well done.
 
UncleGus_24
Stanley, I love the capture you made of this gorgeous species in beautiful color & clarity in what looks to be high grass swamp land? It certainly is exotic. Thank you for sharing.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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