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10-Feb-2017 Lejun

Bananaquit

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)
Costa Rica
The official bird of the Virgin Islands is found throughout the West Indies.
They favor shrubbery, forest borders, open areas and gardens.
Recognized by their white throat, yellow belly and rump and bold white stripe over the eyes they have black feet and legs with a gray-black upper body.
Interesting Fact: The female builds a nest with a side entrance hole. She sometimes builds several and sleeps in one.

Nikon D800
1/100s f/16.0 at 114.0mm iso200 full exif

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