Here’s another look at the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, one of the key species I went to Guyana to photograph last February. Certainly one of the most unique birds I’ve had the pleasure of viewing in the wild. Seeing that bright reddish-orange plumage contrasted against all the green of the Iwokrama rainforest was pretty spectacular. Not to mention, it has one of the coolest beaks around (although that black-lined disk isn’t actually the beak, but rather an ornamental crest). The beak is quite small and at the tip of the crest. The rainforests of Guyana are among the four most pristine tropical forests in the world. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 6400, f/5.6 at 1/100th of a second.
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
Here’s another look at the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, one of the key species I went to Guyana to photograph last February. Certainly one of the most unique birds I’ve had the pleasure of viewing in the wild. Seeing that bright reddish-orange plumage contrasted against all the green of the Iwokrama rainforest was pretty spectacular. Not to mention, it has one of the coolest beaks around (although that black-lined disk isn’t actually the beak, but rather an ornamental crest). The beak is quite small and at the tip of the crest. The rainforests of Guyana are among the four most pristine tropical forests in the world. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 6400, f/5.6 at 1/100th of a second.
Spectacular, Sean!
So beautiful
Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.