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Ptilogonys caudatus
The males are around 24 cm long. They have a pale grey forehead and chest. The crested head, neck, throat and lower belly are yellow. The back, lower breast and upper belly are blue-grey, and the flight feathers and long pointed tail are black with outer tail feathers spotted in white. Females are slightly smaller and more dull in color.
San Gerardo de Dota. Near 3000 m. Mountains. Paraiso Quetzal.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2014
Submitted on Jul 6, 2014
4 Comments
¡Gracias Rolando! Los vi varias veces en el area de Paraiso Quetzal.
Que bello Pitorreal
Thanks Daniele & Stephanie :-)
Beautiful bird! The tail is indeed quite remarkable.