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Royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) Avatar Amazon Lodge, Loreto, Peru. Nov 20, 2022 Geotagged,Onychorhynchus coronatus,Peru,Royal flycatcher,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus)

Avatar Amazon Lodge, Loreto, Peru. Nov 20, 2022

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  1. Almost missed the flat crest on the top of the head! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Best I've seen on a perched bird Posted 2 years ago

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The royal flycatchers are birds in the genus ''Onychorhynchus'' in the Tityridae family. Depending on authority, it includes a single widespread, or four more localized species. The specific epithet of the type species, ''coronatus'', and the common name of all the species in this genus, royal flycatcher, refer to the striking, colourful crest, which is seen displayed very rarely, except after mating, while preening, in courtship as well as being handled.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jan 14, 2023. Captured Nov 20, 2022 11:44 in Jirón Putumayo 140, Iquitos 16002, Peru.
  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO10000
  • 500mm