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Black-capped Donacobius

Donacobius atricapilla

Description:

Is a conspicuous, vocal South American bird. The Black-capped Donacobius is the only member of the genus Donacobius. Its familial placement is not established, and ornithologists disagree as to its closest relations. [Wikipedia]

Habitat:

It is found in tropical swamps and wetlands in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela; also Panama of Central America.

Notes:

Japacanim [Brazil]

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Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

Spotted on Mar 16, 2009
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012

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