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13-NOV-2012 Dick Keely

Fawn Breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides)

Tandayapa Lodge, Quito, Ecuador

The Fawn-breasted Brilliant, (Heliodoxa rubinoides) is found in South American countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and lives in tropical climates. It has a light brown chest, a dark green back, a white spot behind the eye, and a red spot on the throat. The diet of the Fawn-breasted Brilliant consists mainly of nectar but can also include small insects. It belongs to the family Trochilidae, which includes all hummingbirds. The Trochilidae family includes some of the smallest birds in existence, which can range from 7.5–13 cm. in length. They can fly over 15 m/s and flap their wings from 12-90 times per second.

Nikon D800E ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/200s f/11.0 at 400.0mm iso320 hide exif
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Date/Time13-Nov-2012 23:18:45
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D800E
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent320
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Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
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Focus Distance3.760 m

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Guest 10-Dec-2012 12:33
Fantastic, V
Guest 10-Dec-2012 04:10
Beautiful !!! -V-
sue anne10-Dec-2012 01:33
Excellent !
Gary Hebert09-Dec-2012 23:52
spectacular action capture Dick... WOW!
Guest 09-Dec-2012 23:41
Another beautiful capture! V.
RappWizard09-Dec-2012 23:07
Beautiful capture!!
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