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Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys) Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys) near Montezuma Rainforest Lodge, Colombia. Chestnut-breasted chlorophonia,Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys,Colombia,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys)

Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys) near Montezuma Rainforest Lodge, Colombia.

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  1. I reckon that's the best photo I've seen of that species! Posted 2 years ago
    1. I was photographing some hummer and suddenly this bright yellow thing popped up in the background of the shot. I got a little excited when I figured out what it was. Posted 2 years ago
      1. I'll bet! Posted 2 years ago
  2. Excellent capture! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thank you! Posted 2 years ago
      1. You‘re welcome! Posted 2 years ago
  3. So colorful! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Chlorophonias are ridiculously charismatic. Posted 2 years ago
  4. A real beauty & Montezuma Rainforest Lodge is wonderful Posted 2 years ago
    1. It really is incredible. I hope to spend more time there on my next visit. Posted 2 years ago
      1. We spent 3 nights there, the year before Covid, Michelle is a wonderful person. We would love to get back too. Posted 2 years ago
        1. We were there in December 2019, just immediately before the pandemic. We had Yessenia for a few days, and all of those women are so talented and welcoming. Posted 2 years ago
          1. Yes indeed. Fingers crossed!! {;¬} Posted 2 years ago

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The chestnut-breasted chlorophonia is a bird species in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Mike Melton
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By Mike Melton

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2022. Captured in 6WJ6+78 Pueblo Rico, Risaralda, Colombia.