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.
Red-legged Honeycreeper
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.