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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.
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
my god, what an amazing bird, Stanley!!! superb photo of this little marvel, brilliant colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
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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.
 
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Three stunning images, Stanley ... wonderful info, as well ... tfs ...
 
Three beautiful colourfully lit and well detail captures, Stanley, well done.
 
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What a gorgeous bird this is and you've captured it so beautifully Stanley
 
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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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