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Velvet-Purple Coronet
Stanley Jones

Velvet-Purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)

Velvet-Purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) Septimo Pariso Lodge near Mindo, Ecuador. West-slope of the Andes. Sexes similar
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Habitat
Feeders: lodge grounds; cloud forest with ornamental plantings, 950-1650 m elevation. West-slope of the Andes.
Location
Septimo Pariso Lodge, Mindo, Ecuador. West-slope of the Andes
Date taken
December 2007
Scientific name
Boissonneaua jardini
Equipment used
Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens @ 300mm, ISO 200, Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/4.5. All minor image mofifications were performed with Aperture 3.1.
Deanneart
You've really caught the beautiful colors in this gorgeous bird, very well done Stanley
 
tracker
These must be like watching gems and other jewels flying in a moment of pure delight. Nearest Ive got to one of these was a Humming bird Hawk moth in North Wales! lol You have a lovely collection of these beauties! :t:
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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