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Hoatzin A hoatzin on its nest at Hato El Cedral, over one of the waterways at this ranch Hato El Cedral,Hoatzin,Opisthocomus hoazin Click/tap to enlarge

Hoatzin

A hoatzin on its nest at Hato El Cedral, over one of the waterways at this ranch

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    A one of a kind bird in every way! Also literally one of a kind, the sole member of not just its genus, also its family and order. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View NattyOne's profile
      NattyOne
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      & with unique adaptations & survival traits Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Such an awesome bird! Great shot, David! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View NattyOne's profile
      NattyOne
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      Thanks Christine. I love them. Posted 5 years ago

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The Hoatzin

The hoatzin is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and the Orinoco basins in South America. It is the only extant species in the genus "Opisthocomus" which is the only extant genus in the Opisthocomidae family under the order of Opisthocomiformes.

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2019. Captured Jul 28, 2014 20:45.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 200mm