Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The bird showed his profile 7 seconds later

The information recorded with my photos reflects that I took this photo exactly 7 seconds after taking the photo that I posted yesterday.  Fortunately, the bird turned his head to reveal his profile so I could get this photo.

I looked in my Birds of Costa Rica book, but could not find a bird that looks exactly like this.  This bird's head looks like a female hairy woodpecker with the black and white stripes, but the face should be black rather than brown, and the beak is not as pointed as it should be for a woodpecker.

This week we are showing photos of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia, Argentina, on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.

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6 comments:

  1. SharonMarch 26, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Maybe you caught an immigrant bird whose flown in to check out the living conditions.

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  2. JudyMarch 26, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    What a handsome fellow. I don't think it looks like a woodpecker but have no idea what it is.

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  3. Memphis MOJOMarch 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I'm glad he turned. What a handsome fellow.

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  4. glendaMarch 26, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Nice coloring.he blends right in.

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  5. KateMarch 27, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Handsome markings on this bird.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 29, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Very distinct markings Dave.. you were lucky to get such a good shot, tricky things birds :)

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