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Tyrian Metaltail
firecrest15

Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina)

Also at Yanacocha in the Western Andes of Ecuador. Named for the iridescence of its tail feathers which appear coppery purple in the right light (tyrian is short for tyrian purple from the Greek).
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Habitat
Temperate high elevation rainforest and edge
Location
Yanacocha reserve, West slope, Andes Ecuador
Date taken
18.4.15
Scientific name
Metallura tyrianthina
Equipment used
Canon 1DX + 300mm F4 = 1.4x Extender handheld
delia todd
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He's beautiful Chris. Another scarce Gallery visitor too!

A super picture you've got of him - very well done.
 

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