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Black-Throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
I was fortunate to get a fleeting glimpse of this colorful male, even if he didn't expose his bright yellow belly to me. A more subtle-looking immature trogon was also nearby, and later in the trip I spotted an equally bland brown female.

Canon 40D, Canon 300mm 2.8IS


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