Here’s another look at the Guianan cock-of-the-rock. I was there during breeding season in late January/early February and the males were all showing their finest plumage. Unfortunately, it started raining pretty hard before the female had the opportunity to choose her mate (of the four or so vying for her attention). As you can see, this guy had a particularly nice pair of bloomers on. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 5000, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
I’ve been after these guys for a long time. There are two species and I’ve seen the Andes version a few times but wasn’t able to get any usable shots. Finally found a spot where I could manage a bunch of images.
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Here’s another look at the Guianan cock-of-the-rock. I was there during breeding season in late January/early February and the males were all showing their finest plumage. Unfortunately, it started raining pretty hard before the female had the opportunity to choose her mate (of the four or so vying for her attention). As you can see, this guy had a particularly nice pair of bloomers on. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 5000, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
What a most unreal looking bird that is, Sean!
I’ve been after these guys for a long time. There are two species and I’ve seen the Andes version a few times but wasn’t able to get any usable shots. Finally found a spot where I could manage a bunch of images.
This cock rocks!
also it feels like someone forgot to finish this bird, it’s like missing some important parts and it has a human eye
Cute,bright little guy!
Thanks Mo.