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Russet-backed oropendola, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador Not 100% sure about the species ID, will get it verified. Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Finca Heimatlos,Geotagged,Psarocolius angustifrons,Russet-backed oropendola,South America,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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  1. You got it right! The other options around there (which you likely saw as well) are Crested, which is all black, Olive, which is rufous and green with pink cheeks, and Green, which is green with a white and red bill. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks so much. I feel like a toddler that made my first successful steps. I hope you're proud of me, bird dad. Posted 3 years ago
      1. I am!!
        Posted 3 years ago
        1. I may still run into things though. Posted 3 years ago
          1. I'll be happy to help if I can :) Posted 3 years ago

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The russet-backed oropendola is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in wooded habitats in the highlands of the northern and central Andes and the Venezuelan Coastal Range, and in lowlands of the western Amazon. It is generally common and widespread.

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

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Uploaded Feb 13, 2022. Captured Nov 12, 2021 07:38 in 95J5+WP Parroquia Tarqui, Ecuador.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO320
  • 550mm