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Andean motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) Ucumari Regional Park, Risaralda, Colombia. Jun 8, 2014. Andean motmot,Colombia,Geotagged,Momotus aequatorialis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Andean motmot (Momotus aequatorialis)

Ucumari Regional Park, Risaralda, Colombia. Jun 8, 2014.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Another fabulous series of gorgeous birds, Thibaud! Posted 9 years ago
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      Thibaud Aronson
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      Thanks! I was mostly looking for orchids on that trip, plus I didn't have a telephoto lens, so I photographed shamefully few birds, but even then there were a few cooperative ones ;-) Posted 9 years ago

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The Andean motmot

The Andean motmot or highland motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird found in the forests and woodlands from northern Colombia to western Bolivia. This species and the blue-capped motmot, Lesson's motmot, whooping motmot, Amazonian motmot, and Trinidad motmot were all considered conspecific.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2016. Captured Jun 8, 2014 07:35 in Unnamed Road, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO3200
  • 300mm