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Green-and-black fruiteater, Bellavista, Ecuador Pointed out by a local ranger, this female Green-and-black fruiteater was nesting directly next to our lodge, at about 3m up. Extremely hard to see.<br />
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Green-and-black fruiteater, Bellavista, Ecuador

Pointed out by a local ranger, this female Green-and-black fruiteater was nesting directly next to our lodge, at about 3m up. Extremely hard to see.

Green-and-black fruiteater - closeup, Bellavista, Ecuador Pointed out by a local ranger, this female Green-and-black fruiteater was nesting directly next to our lodge, at about 3m up. Extremely hard to see.<br />
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    comments (3)

  1. WHOA! What a great spot for a nest. Posted 3 years ago
    1. What nest? Posted 3 years ago
      1. What bird? Posted 3 years ago

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The green-and-black fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where its habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Because of its range and population size this species is not classified as vulnerable.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 31, 2021. Captured Nov 7, 2021 06:59 in X8M9+JM Tandayapa, Ecuador.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/4.8
  • 1/200s
  • ISO8000
  • 100mm