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Highland Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Photo by Lenny2
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It was definitely beautiful and calm. It sat on the wire for quite a while.
I've seen the highland motmot in the zoo recently and it was just as stunning. You must've felt excited to photograph such a brilliant bird, Lenny!
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PublishedAugust 27, 2013

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