Trainbearer, Peru, September 12th (1 Viewer)

paul47

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• Oct 2, 2010

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This was taken in central Peru, in an area where you can get Black-tailed and Green-tailed Trainbearers.

I think it must be a Green-tailed, but I'd be grateful if someone could confirm.

Paul

 

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njlarsen

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• Oct 2, 2010

• #2

I am curious to see what this one ends up as. The second longest tail feathers looks like they should on Black-tailed (dark w green tip); the next set indicated green-tailed (all green). Any other images even if out of focus?

Niels

 

Ecuadorrebel

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• Oct 2, 2010

• #3

I would agree with Niels as the feathers are a little confusing. If I had to venture a guess I would say a Green-tailed. I would base this on the straighter bill and a slightly shorter tail. Here is a photo of a Black-tailed as a comparison. If you have some additional photos it would help.

 

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njlarsen

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• Oct 3, 2010

• #4

Steve, nice picture that deserves being in the gallery!

Niels

 

Ecuadorrebel

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• Oct 3, 2010

• #5

njlarsen said:

Steve, nice picture that deserves being in the gallery!

Niels

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Thanks Niels,

Actually I have it in my gallery. Thought it was easier to upload than to put a link.

 

paul47

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• Oct 3, 2010

• #6

Additional photos

Thanks very much for the replies! Here are two other photos - unfortunately I don't have any pictures showing a front view.

I'm fairly certain these photos are of the same individual, but it was very active so I can't be 100% certain.

 

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Ecuadorrebel

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• Oct 3, 2010

• #7

I would still lean toward the GT. the BT has a slightly decurved bill and the first photo of this group shows the much straighter bill of the GT.

 

paul47

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• Oct 3, 2010

• #8

Thank you very much!

Paul

 

Birdingcraft

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• Oct 4, 2010

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Ecuadorrebel said:

I would still lean toward the GT. the BT has a slightly decurved bill and the first photo of this group shows the much straighter bill of the GT.

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Me too for the same reasons.