Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe

Gallery: AvianPosted November 1, 2016414 views7 comments

Here's a shot from last year's Ecuador tour. Taken on top of Papallacta Pass at about 13,000 feet, we were happy to get this species calling.
Canon 5D3 500F4 1.4x 1/640 F8, iso 800, handheld

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 2, 2016 at 7:14 PM

I remember this spot from my wonderful experience with you a couple of years ago, up at that elevation chasing these guys, I can vividly recall the chilly thin air. Great that you got this guy calling Nate, terrific shot with great details, and especially being able to show the 'rufous' belly. devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 2, 2016 at 8:44 PM

Sweet, Nate. An interesting pose and great bg.

devil

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 3, 2016 at 9:51 AM

I've never heard of this bird, but well caught in this photo. Great detail and pose. I like the colors of this birds feathers. Both the BG and FG set the bird off very well. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 3, 2016 at 1:03 PM

Well taken and expertly made! What are the finger-like thingys? wink

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on November 3, 2016 at 4:40 PM

What a cool pattern on it's feathers. Nice perch and a great background Nate. The calling pose is very nice! devil

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 4, 2016 at 9:13 AM

Thanks for your comments. Phil, the finger-like things are highland plants. At 13,000 feet above treeline in Ecuador there is some very interesting plantlife!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 5, 2016 at 7:17 AM

Love that alpine setting Nate. A beautifully patterned bird

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