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Collared Aracari
Stanley Jones

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus torquatus) Sexes similar. Five subspecies have been described with 3-5 being recognized, author dependent. Two are mapped for Panama. The nominate is wide spread while subspecies sanguineus is mapped for eastern Panama. Photographed along the Ro Guayabo riparian in El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama. Humid rainforest at ca. ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Riparian, humid rainforest at ca. ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
Location
Along the Ro Guayabo riparian in El Valle de Antn, Cocl Province, Panama.
Date taken
March 2013
Scientific name
Pteroglossus torquatus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS lens, ISO 1250, shutter speed 1/800 with flash, f/4
drkishore
Wow!!! Fantastic catch Stanley!!!! Amazing bird ......awesome bill with great colors and pattern too!!! Very striking!!!!
 
Tockman
What a great looking bird Stanley...superb detail, colours and pose, well done mate :t:
 
AndrewG
Stanley! you've posted some excellent shots up to now mate...........but i think these three are really terrific, first class work!!!!!!!!!!
 
delia todd
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Aren't they just such beautiful birds - a lovely picture Stanley.

I've never really been able to work out how they cope with those huge bills though LOL.
 

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