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Machaeropterus regulus
Another photo from Murray Cooper. This male was, brilliantly, photgraphed mid-display, when a few get together in a sort of mini-lek. We can hear them almost everyday, just down from the lodge. A much-drabber female flew in through the window of the lodge a couple of weeks ago!
Cloud Forest. Foothills and lower subtropical forest. In Ecuador they're found on the Wesern Slopes, but I'm sure someone else will know their global range.
The photo from the other side is from Joao Krajewski. Thanks to both Joao and Murray.
I just read Leonardo's comment below. I believe he is indeed correct. I had gone ahead and added the suggested species ID for you.
Wow! a spotting of the day! Dead chuffed with that, I shall pass it on to Murray and Joao. Thanks everybody
Spotting of the Day!
"The Club-winged Manakin is the only bird known to sing with its feathers."
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Spotted on Nov 13, 2009
Submitted on Nov 13, 2011
