The Guardian
by Blair Wainman
Title
The Guardian
Artist
Blair Wainman
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
The Rusty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa sittoides) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Though it has a wide distribution, it is not as easily spotted as its cousin the Black Flowerpiercer partly because of its coloration and as well because it tends to forage in thicker low-lying brush whereas its cousin tends to forage on taller flowering trees.
This one was captured in the Jose Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden of Bogota, Colombia.
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March 21st, 2011
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Comments (8)
William Tasker
Stunning detail and capture, Blair! Thank you for submitting this beautifully captured and identified bird image which has been featured on the homepage of the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group - L/F
Sharon Mau
. it is such a lovely little bird . . love how it's beak curves at the tip . .
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much!! Those beaks can do some kinda damage to flowers!! It's amazing to see!
Lois Bryan
Blair!!!!! This is a totally awesome image ... perfect detail and clarity and color!!!!!!! One of your very best photographic works!!!! Quick ... somebody call National Geographic!!!!!! Definitely a fave and a recommend for me, hon!!!!!!!! WOWZER!!!!
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Lois!! What an awesome and inspiring comment!! From someone that I look up to for their distinguished quality and creativity, this is a real honor! Thanks again!
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