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And I'm ready to sleep - long day today. I promise I will try tomorrow (not sure I can succeed!) Did you say " disguise" - that is perfect one, any time I fail to identify a bird I'm going to use it (no "TM" next to your original posting !) Nice photo BTW and that is what makes the music! (Hey, is it a branch of Plumeria there?)
In your shoes I would check for the Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum) instead of Large-footed finch...Of course I wouldn't want you to lose sleep over it, but if you're like me you just may be dreaming about it (or having nightmares). Checking the date it would have been shot in the Nuevo Arenal area. In my book I saw a couple that seemed vaguely similar but also strikingly different - Large-footed Finch?? Plumeria, sure OK, whatever, there was lots of it in the area.
I believe this Summer Tanager is making up his/her mind to be male.
Fortunately there is a huge amount of yard work to do otherwise I'd be downright depressed about the photographic opportunities here at home! I hope my holiday shots aren't making others (Canadians) feel depressed!
Jack
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Thanks, as usual I'd say you're right. My bird is definitely disguized pretty well relative to various samples though so I don't feel to bad in failing. My book shows a much lighter version.In your shoes I would check for the Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum) instead of Large-footed finch...
Very nice photo!
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