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Wire-crested Thorntail (male)
Stanley Jones

Wire-crested Thorntail (male) (Discosura popelairii)

Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura pepelarii) Male, species sexually dimorphic.
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Discosura popelairii
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
my god, what an amazing bird, Stanley!!! superb photo of this little marvel, brilliant colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Mmmmm..... he's beautiful, isn't he Stanley.

What a cracking picture you've taken of him too - very well done my friend.

I do think it's an improvement on the current Opus image, so I'll upload it to the article shortly.

Many thanks for sharing him with us lad.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Three stunning images, Stanley ... wonderful info, as well ... tfs ...
 
peterow
Three beautiful colourfully lit and well detail captures, Stanley, well done.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
What a gorgeous bird this is and you've captured it so beautifully Stanley
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
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Absolute beauty of a detailed close up and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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