Male white-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) perching on heliconia flower, Plymouth, Tobago
The white linings to the axillary feathers are usually only seen when the male exposes them in the presence of the female in courtship display. The species breeds from Costa Rica to northern Argentina. This picture is perhaps best not viewed if you are suffering from a headache.
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Schwarztangare Чёрная украшенная танагра
Lens was a 150-500mm, not as stated elsewhere on this page, set at 200mm / 200th / f7.1 / iso800
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Male white-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) perching on heliconia flower, Plymouth, Tobago
The white linings to the axillary feathers are usually only seen when the male exposes them in the presence of the female in courtship display. The species breeds from Costa Rica to northern Argentina. This picture is perhaps best not viewed if you are suffering from a headache.
180118 193
Schwarztangare Чёрная украшенная танагра
Lens was a 150-500mm, not as stated elsewhere on this page, set at 200mm / 200th / f7.1 / iso800
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All images are the property of the photographer and may not be reproduced, copied, downloaded, transmitted or used in any way without the written permission of the photographer who may be contacted by registering with flickr and using flickrmail
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