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Sungrebe Swimming C-RICA SER 2
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Sungrebe Swimming C-RICA SER 2 (Heliornis fulica)

We spotted this shy species in the shade of tree and shrub branches overhanging the edge of a slow-flowing river. The next photo I will post will show why this species is sometimes called American Finfoot.
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Habitat
Edge of slow-flowing river
Location
Cao Negro Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica, near Nicaragua border
Date taken
6 December 2015
Scientific name
Heliornis fulica
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500 mm II f/4 + 1.4x

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Central & South America & Mexico
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