Birds of Colombia Part Two

Ornate Flycatcher

Myiotriccus ornatus

Platform #1, Montezuma Hill Road, Tatama National Natural Park, Colombia, September 14, 2024

2024-09-14#8134

Larry L. Jackson

Black-chested Jay

Cyanocorax affinis

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8445

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus - young male with less developed feather crown.

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8432

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus - the lek is at the edge of town on the San Juan River and easily accessible.

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8443

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus - a fully mature male with a superb feather crown.

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8459

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus - there were more than a dozen males calling and showing off.

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8469

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus - in need of preening.

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8475

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8480

Larry L. Jackson

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus

Lek, Jardin, Colombia, September 15, 2024

2024-09-15#8488

Larry L. Jackson

Yellow-headed Caracara

Milvago chimachima

Mirador el Roble, above Jardin, Colombia, September 16, 2024

2024-09-16#8514

Larry L. Jackson