Black-capped donacobius- closeup, Inírida, Colombia

A one of a kind bird, the only known member in the Donacobiidae family.

comments (4)

Barry

Lion

Beautiful shot of a very cool bird. I love their name, it is so exotic-sounding. Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Barry! I also like the bird's look as well as its name. Plus it was one of few birds not camera shy at all :) Posted 8 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

Lovely bird, Great shot :)
Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Sunil! Posted 8 years ago

The Black-capped Donacobius

The black-capped donacobius is a conspicuous, vocal South American bird. It is found in tropical swamps and wetlands in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela; also Panama of Central America.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant