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White-bellied Woodstar
C B Allen

White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant)

A higher elevation Woodstar around the flowers and feeders at the Montezuma rainforest reserve (this one near the military base at the top of the drivable track). Despite their diminutive size they are surprisingly bold around other hummers (their initial appearance reminds you more of a bee/large insect than a bird and the speed of their wingbeats makes freezing them in flight very challenging).
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Habitat
Scrub/secondary growth above cloud forest.
Location
Montezuma rainforest reserve (military base) (Risaralda/Colombia)
Date taken
9th November 2023
Scientific name
Chaetocercus mulsant
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
see image metadata
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Reactions: ClarkWGriswold, Stanley Jones and TGNWest
TGNWest
A very clear and sharp image while on the move, fantastic shot, great job! 🤩
 

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
192
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
Æ’/4.5
Focal length
168.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
PB091611.jpg
File size
1.9 MB
Date taken
Thu, 09 November 2023 8:25 AM
Dimensions
2221px x 1666px

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