Wire-crested thorntail (Discosura popelairii)

Reserva Arena Blanca, San Martín, Peru. Oct 14, 2022

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Thibaud Aronson

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A bit of an upgrade on my previous photo of that species :)
Light conditions were fading fast, he only hung around for about a minute, and I still haven't gotten the photo I want from this handsome fellow, but I'll get there! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Only from this photo does the name become clear to me. I think I've always misread it as wire-tailed, because the tail is so thin. With this obvious crest shot my language processor is finally working again. For now. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
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    Haha yes, I often get that mixed up. And the Wire-tailed Manakin doesn't help! Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

Mike Melton

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Excellent shot, Thibaud! Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks Mike! Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Congratulations Thibaud. Wonderful capture.
Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks Niel! Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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Wow, that's sharp, Thibaud! Posted 2 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks :) Posted 2 years ago

The Wire-crested thorntail

The wire-crested thorntail is a hummingbird which occurs in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. These birds feed on nectar from flowers using a long extendable tongue, or catch insects on the wing. They require frequent feeding while active during the day and become torpid at night to conserve energy.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Nov 30, 2022. Captured Oct 14, 2022 16:27 in 8997+GF9, 22865, Peru.

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Canon EOS R6
f/8.0
1/800s
ISO10000
500mm