I’m starting to pull together a trip to Guyana for late January. In my research, I see I’ll have another shot at white-throated toucans. I’ve photographed them recently in Peru, and also on my first trip to Bolivia where this image was taken in Madidi National Park. Toucan tongues are a lot like a woodpecker’s tongue. It almost looks like a feather. The bristles along the edges help the toucan taste and catch food before eating it.Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
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I’m starting to pull together a trip to Guyana for late January. In my research, I see I’ll have another shot at white-throated toucans. I’ve photographed them recently in Peru, and also on my first trip to Bolivia where this image was taken in Madidi National Park. Toucan tongues are a lot like a woodpecker’s tongue. It almost looks like a feather. The bristles along the edges help the toucan taste and catch food before eating it.Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
What a great capture of a gorgeous bird, Sean!
“Is that a toucan?! It’s a rainbow toucan!”
– Ivy
I didn’t even see the tongue until I read your post! Thank you for another wonderful photo.