Red-legged Honeycreeper
This is a common bird in Costa Rica (and many other Latin American countries). It is usually quite cooperative as it spends a lot of time foraging in backyard gardens and hence, is used to people. However, it is a difficult bird for me to get a good exposure on. The top of the head is reflective and because the bird spends a lot of time in shaded, dark areas, to expose the body well without blowing out the top of the head is problematic.
Country Costa Rica
Location Backyard garden near the Nicaraguan border
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
I can see why the Honeycreeper would be tough to get the right exposure for. However you did an excellent job. Well done!
What a bright and unusual looking bird! Nice photo.