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One of the most sought after birds in the Chocó is Pittasoma rufopileatum . It is often referred to as the flagship species of the Chocó. This beautiful bird is unmistakable but seldom seen. It rarely leaves the forest floor and lives in very wet lowland rainforest making it very difficult to find. It is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN because of severe deforestation within its elevational range.

Alejandro Solona, a local bird guide, conservationist, and award-winning chocolatier, had a vision. He bought an old dilapidated farm 5 years ago with the idea of growing cacao. Being a birder and conservationist, he wanted to make sure his vision was beneficial to the earth. When his group first arrived, they recorded 54 species of birds on the grounds. 5 years later they have 156 recorded thanks to the reintroduction of native plants and trees. One of the most important finds on Alejandro’s property is the Pittasoma rufopileatum . For the last year and a half, Alejandro has been working on building a relationship with these birds. Each morning he collects insects in a jar before starting his hike up the hill behind his farm. When he gets to the top he calls for the birds hoping to get a response back. When he does, he then has to locate where they are calling from, eventually making his way to the birds. If the day is a success, the bird will pop out, grab a couple of insects and then vanish back into the understory.

Alejandro understands the value of nature. He decided to build a local business with the environment in mind. Not only has his vision produced amazing chocolate, fruit, vegetables, and provided locals with jobs. It has also provided a glimpse into the world of a bird that very poorly understood. Alejandro and team have also been working with local farmers to protect the remaining forest in the area to build a corridor up the Mashpi Lodge reserve. I highly recommend paying Alejandro a visit. Bird or not you'll still walk away with some amazing chocolate. I walked away excited to see such a bird but even more excited to learn about Alejandro's passion for the Chocó.

www.savethechoco.com

copyright James H. Muchmore Jr.

Chocos [Explored] by Gowri Shankar Muthu kumar

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There was nothing to post for me, in the evening I was preparing chocos for my kid and took this picture. It is quite difficult to hold camera in one hand and spoon with chocos in other hand. Used my 50mm 1.8. This lens is amazing lens.

Choco by Katarina Drezga

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P2200264-Choco by Knut Erik Haaheim

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Choco

Choco Banana by Thomas Hawk

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choco hot cakes* by Chocolate Kurai *

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Choco Toucan by George Cruz

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Picture taken during the Magic Birding and Wildlife Photography Circuit of Ecuador ! At San Jorge de Milpe Cliff Lodge FEEDERS!!! Enjoy it with a cup of coffee !

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Choco Chip Cookies by Richard Arturo

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Strobist info:

YN560 MKIV right / Snoot 1/128 - 11 o'clock

YN560 MKIII left with Softbox / 1/16 - 3 o'clock

White card as fill light in front

Shot at 2.8 - ISO 100 - 250sec

Choco plum asymmetry. by Fee ♥ (fяαρρzιℓℓα ѕтυ∂ισ)

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I love how this one turned out.

The colour didn't photograph very accurately because its quite a bit darker than this.. guhhh. (I need to figure out how to get the blue/red balance better when photographing things with purple going on > - <)

I'm missing having my crew around. Like... they are obviously around all the time and I am so lucky that i get to spend my days with them. But when they have a bag and bands on their heads and we're creating someone else's wishes, I do miss them and its been a while since we all got to hang out ; -;

Miss you guys!

Choco Power! by sassa tattoo

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Sugar to the people!

Choco Cheescake by Lorenzo Viola

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Today I went to the Maker Faire of Rome and was amazing! Then I headed over a bakery house and bought that for brunch, was awesome as well, and I couldn't not "instagramming" something, so, here it is :)

Hope you had an amazing Saturday as well as I did, as always, more photos are coming ...

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Choco by Animaux en Péril ASBL

choco berry cheesecake by *steveH

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Just few days left before the end of the contest !!

Please don't forget to vote for me (*steveH) if you have Facebook (or subscribe on the website) on the following link www.myphotoagency.com/concours-photos/votes/eating-beautiful

Thank you all in advance :)

#891 “Choco Drop” by Yadielle│Kidorable

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“Choco cho cho co co drop”

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+ Components Details +

♦️ Body: ToddleeDoo – Baby Fitted Body

♦️ Head:ToddleeDoo – Bento Head

♦️ Skin:BF.FACE CHICAGO 500 ( Purchased Body applier Separate: BF. BODY CHUBBY-BB) Available in 4 Complexions Don’t forget to Try demo.

♦️ Hair: Unorthodox– Stump Hair ( HSV color hud and 3 base colors to change to virtually any color!)

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+Apparel Details +

♦️Oufit: {:Moose:} Alice Outfit ( Jumpsuit with Blouse and Jumpsuit without blouse included.

– Contains 12 colors.)

♦️Shoes: [ VERSOV ] BARTOV_SNEAKERS (4 single colors (each color sold separately) and also a fatpack that includes a 49 colors hud and NEON system to fully customize your sneakers and a customizable patch add-on/ Compatible With : Signature, Legacy M&F Slink Female and Male, Maitreya, KUPRA , Belleza female and male, Bebe Youth & TD Baby. -Kustom9

♦️Lion: ~larnia~ little folks zoo adventure – lions

♦️Chocolate: {m} – chocolate bar(R): milk chocolate (holdable)

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+Decor Details +

♦️ Racing Set: MuddPuddles: Racer Bedroom Set ( On picture: Racer Rug / Racer Cone / Racer Tires / Racer Curtain)

Choco Taco by Artfag One

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8.5"x11" sticker.

Choco Toucan by George Cruz

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Picture taken during the Magic Birding and Wildlife Photography Circuit of Ecuador ! San Jorge de Milpe gardens.

Best Birding and Photo tours in Latin America ! www.sanjorgeecolodges.com