wdcarrier Loc: Eureka, California

Obviously there are more colorful birds in the tropics than in the middle latitudes but except for several theories as to why it comes down to the fact there's a lot more bird species in the tropics. Take, for instance, Colombia. The USA is 9X larger but only had half as many bird species. Whatever, here's a few more:

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Toucan barbet, Ecuador


Flame-faced tanager, Panama


Rufous-crested coquette, Panama


Violet-backed starling, South Africa


Red-headed barbet, Ecuador


Red-necked tanager, Brazil


Scarlet macaw, Costa Rica


Golden-hooded tanager, Panama


Double-collared sunbird, South Africa


Black-chested mountain tanager, Ecuador

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

Wow, you get around. I'd be lucky to get out of NC for a couple of days.
Yes, other countries have us beat when it comes to colors. These are fine examples.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Beautiful pictures of beautiful birds.

globetrekker Loc: Bend, OR

The birds are gobsmackingly beautiful. And your captures so tack sharp and professional looking. Awesome set.

linda lagace