Fork-tailed Woodnymph - Christopher Carlson
Report

Contributor

Date

Location

Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo
San Martín, Peru
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Map
Map Coordinates: -6.0753855, -76.9762793
Age and sex
Juvenile, Unknown sex - 1
Behaviors
Molting

Media notes

Unusual plumage, but this bird's best match for body-shape was the Fork-Tailed Woodnymph. In person it lacked the normal iridescence, save for the tail. Consult with more experienced birder suggests that the bird is starting post-juvenile molt with heavily worn plumage.

Technical information

Model
ILCE-1
Lens
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ISO
8000
Focal length
600 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/6.3
Shutter speed
1/2000 sec
Dimensions
886 pixels x 886 pixels
Original file size
138.42 KB