Masked Flowerpiercer


Posted by Jakejacoby on Thu May 28, 2020 7:05 am

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Ecuador.
If you look closely, you can see a small downward tip at the end of the bird's beak.  That is used to snip flowers at their base so the bird can then easily drink the nectar.  And, hence the name.
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by E.J. Peiker on Thu May 28, 2020 9:38 am
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Loved these guys in Ecuador. Very nice shot.
 

by david fletcher on Thu May 28, 2020 12:17 pm
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Nicely done Jake! Love the way the colours pop
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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 28, 2020 5:41 pm
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Great capture of this beauty! Well done, Jake.

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by Ron Day on Thu May 28, 2020 6:04 pm
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A good-looking bird, Jake! Interesting information on getting to the nectar. Beautiful image!
 

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