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Amazonian Motmot
Roynato

Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota)

In my region in the state of São Paulo, even though I can find these fellows quite easily too, I never get them in the open.

Apparently that's not the case in the state of Goiás haha. I found them in the open, in the sun light, all the time there. The motmots there are not shy.

Sadly most of the time when you see them in the open like this there will be urban elements in your shot. But still, the shots are very worth it cause the light hitting these beauties make them even more amazing.
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Location
South of the state of Goiás, Brazil
Date taken
04 of September, 2024
Scientific name
Momotus momota
Equipment used
Nikon P950
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Kits
Such gorgeous colours and a beautifully detailed portrait, Roy.
 
Stanley Jones
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Awesome in the open close-up of this colorful and big motmot. We have some species in the US that are the same way, very hard to photograph in one area, though common and in other parts of the US quite easy and accommodating . Great picture Roynato! TFS!
 
Macswede
An amazingly beautiful bird to capture, Roy! I can see why you're so pleased to get it. Interesting that their behaviour is so different from the ones you have locally.
 

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
Roynato
Date added
View count
214
Comment count
10

Image metadata

Device
NIKON CORPORATION COOLPIX P950
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
214.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
450
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
udu lagoa santa2.jpg
File size
8.4 MB
Date taken
Wed, 04 September 2024 7:30 AM
Dimensions
3097px x 3124px

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