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05-OCT-2007 John Dicus

Squirrel Cuckoo

Bellavista

We watched this squirrel cuckoo chase and catch this green catydid through the canopy, eventually landing to eat it within view of a long lens. The dappled light filtering through the canopy was tough, but when it thrust its face into the light, we were able to snap off this one image in profile. The east Andean slope variety of this species had bright red orbital skin, as opposed to the yellowish orbital skin around the eye visible in this individual of the western slope of the Andes.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S
1/640s f/2.8 at 300.0mm iso200 full exif

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Guest 06-Jan-2008 10:15
Haven't see too many in pbase. Interesting name and beautiful setting. Nice shot.
Ceya23-Dec-2007 17:59
Great composition, beautiful colours and light, and of course a very interesting bird! V!
Steve Morris23-Dec-2007 13:51
Wow, John that's some shot. It reminds me of a Japanese painting - the light/shade and framing is awesome. That would make a great print!!
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik23-Dec-2007 09:25
Beautiful bird in a wonderful setting! Lovely colors too. You guys must have not known where to look first! Sounds like a perfect place for you.