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Black-Backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale)
sungrebe

Black-Backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) (Ramphomicron dorsale)

Endemic to the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia, this bird came to the feeders at El Dorado Lodge. It is listed as endangered due to small range and habitat loss . .
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Habitat
humid forest
Location
El Dorado Lodge, Santa Marta Mountains, Colombia
Date taken
January 2015
Scientific name
Ramphomicron dorsale
Equipment used
Canon 70D 150-400mm Sigma lens
delia todd
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What a beautiful bird and such a Gallery rarity too.

Many thanks for this lovely picture Sungrebe.
 

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