Russet-backed oropendola nest colony, Sani Lodge, Ecuador

Never a dull moment at Sani Lodge. Directly in the middle of the guest lodge area is a tree with a massive colony of Russet-backed oropendola nests. Be sure to enable sound for the video:

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Christine Young

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Incredible. Also, the tree's canopy looks like a heart, but with a hump in the middle. So, maybe not a heart. ;P Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  I did notice the heart shape! Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

At first glance I thought they were flying foxes Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  I can definitely see why, I do remember some photos from Australia with a similarity to this scene. Posted 3 years ago

The Russet-backed oropendola

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.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant