Olive finch, Tatama National Park, Colombia

Often found in pairs in the forest understorey. About 15cm in size.

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Well done! That's a very tricky bird to see, let alone photograph! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Tatama is special in many ways. If all goes well, we might find ourselves there again (different area of the park) in some 7-8 weeks :) Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Ahaha amazing!
    Couldn't stay away from Colombia, could you?
    Though if you see the Scaled fruiteater AGAIN, please have mercy and just don't tell me! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Colombia for sure is addictive :)
      A third scaled fruiteater would be epic. Will totally happen, I basically summon them. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        I envy your luck!
        Hopefully you'll run into a few other cotingas as well! Posted 3 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Luck always helps but our main luck is the incredible Manuel, our guide :) Posted 3 years ago
        
        Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        For sure, a good guide is invaluable! Posted 3 years ago

The Olive finch

The olive finch is a species of bird in the Passerellidae family. Until recently, it was placed in the genus "Lysurus". It is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant