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Magic Bird
Published: 2010-01-27 01:54:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 46694; Favourites: 4538; Downloads: 1217
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The magic bird of the cloud forest...the Resplendent Quetzal. It was a dream that I would at least see this bird. I saw it on several occasions near Savegre (Costa Rica) and had absolutely outstanding opportunities for photography. At one time several males and females were sitting in the very same tree. Like all trogons, they are generally relaxed and slow-moving birds. I can still see their heads slowly swiveling back and forth as they scanned the tree tops...occasionally stopping to gulp down a small avocado. Mission accomplished!Related content
Comments: 427
Is he real?
This is a beautiful bird, i have never seen one before X___x
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I've never seen a bird like that before. It's so pretty <3
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What an adorable little bird!!! Congratulations on the DD! This photo really deserved it! 
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my god, the shot exalted the beauty of the quetzal.
Simply no words.
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This is one of the cutest birds I have ever seen!~ I wish we had them where I live. ;w; Excellent photography! I love the composition and nice sharp focus. ^-^
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This bird is so... Fluffy... I just wanna--- hug it~
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It's just fantastic!
Nice snap of this little beautiful creature >w<
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What a gorgeous creature, great capture!
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*STANDING OVATION*BRAVO!!! Thank You and congrats on the DD!
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this is a bird off paradise right? i think i've seen a few similar ones.
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No it's a quetzal and they are trogons(trogoniformes), paradise birds are a very different species of the order passeriformes
They have nothing to do which each other ^^
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there goes my brief moment of smartness.....
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wow the contrast is amazing! and so beautiful
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it looks kinda photoshopped BUT its beautiful! better then anything I could/can do! and I love the colors. Amazing job :3
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This bird looks so fake. hahaha it kind of looks like a homemade Christmas decoration.
But it is very pretty! Never even heard of these things. XD
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Esta ave es nuesto ave simbolo... gracias por compartirlo
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Wow... So beautiful, and look at that cute little face! Congrats on the DD, you've definitely earned it.
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That bird is...adorable. And beautiful. Like wow, this is wowww. AND LOOK AT THAT TAIL! *in awe* What a great capture!!!
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Wow i've never seen a bird like that before.
Incredible.
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Oh my goodness ~ I didn't think this was real! It's so cute and fluffy! XD
Great shot!
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I think i got a bit too exited there! 
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That's a real bird? I thought it was like one of those decorations my grandparents put on the Christmas tree Lol
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It looks like a bird in the snow from the thumbnail!
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I can't believe such a beauty is real, bright colours, perfect setting, you did well!
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OMG what an angel.... how beautiful.... lucky you!
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I can't believe this is real! what an ideal shot!
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Wow... It's so beautiful, it seems almost unreal. Faaaabulous shot.
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These birds are so cute. I love their little puffball heads. And their eyes are so tiny without being creepily beady.. Their beaks are so cute too ^_^ And their feathers are beautiful as well
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I got to see one of these once while I was in Guatemala, beautiful bird. Very lovely picture.
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awwwwwwwwwwwww it has a fluffy head Q___Q" must.....touch...
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Sensational work of art
Congratulations on your DD
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Wow... This looks fake. That's how well done this is.
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