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Birds - Central America

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Montezuma Oropendola (<I>Psarocolius montezuma</i>) Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
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Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Costa RicaEl GavilanSarapiquiMontezuma OropendolaPsarocolius montezuma

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  • Violet-crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica), female<br /> Rara Avis Rainforest Reserve, Costa Rica
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