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Sunbittern
peterday

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias major)

This was my #1 target bird before the trip, and I was thrilled not only to see a couple but to get this photo!
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Habitat
River bank
Location
Creek crossing near Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
Date taken
23 July 2023
Scientific name
Eurypyga helias major
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 1.4 extender 111
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delia todd
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WOW!!! He's stunning Peter. No wonder he was on top of your list!!! I'm so pleased you found them.

A fabulous picture my friend, which you've quite rightly already added to the Opus article, showing, as it does, that wonderful wing plumage.

Thanks lad.
 
bievreJJ
wow!! congratulations with this wonderful lifer and this amazing photo, Peter, what a spectacular bird, captured perfectly in all its beauty, many tfs!!
 
Kits
Oh my word! This has got to be one of the best images ever! Little wonder you were pleased, Peter! 😍
 
Roynato
Congratulations on finding one of your dream birds for the trip, Peter. And what a shot you got! (y) (y)
 

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Category
Central & South America & Mexico
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Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/9
Focal length
420.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2500 second(s)
Filename
2297 Sunbittern, Eurygyga helias major, COSTA RICA.jpg
File size
247.4 KB
Date taken
Sun, 23 July 2023 2:36 PM
Dimensions
819px x 1024px

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