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Rufous-crested Coquette (male)
Stanley Jones

Rufous-crested Coquette (male) (Lophornis delattrei)

Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei subsp. delattrei)
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 528 m (1,732 ft) elevation.
Location
Villa Carmen Lodge, outside of Pillcopata, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Lophornis delattrei
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Gosh!!! How beautiful he is Stanley!!!

Although we have a picture of a male in The Opus, it doesn't show the plumage on his back, so I'll add this lovely guy shortly.

Many thanks for sharing him with us my friend.
 
Kits
Oh my word, Stanley! How handsome is he! A fabulous study of this lovely chap.
 
bievreJJ
wow!! what a beauty!!! certainly one of the prettiest hummingbirds I've ever seen, Stanley!!! stunning colors and a splendid photo, top quality, many tfs!!!
 
jbpixels
Amazing close-up of this "extra" beautiful hummingbird.
Perfect pose, detail, perch, colors and blur.
 
Scridifer
Supporter
OMG! You've brought us some stunners over the years Stanley but this has got to be one of the best! Delightful!

Chris
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
A 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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