RetroFedYellow-faced Flameback
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From Raymond G. Miñoso
Yellow-faced Flameback (male) (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) - a fiery splash of color lighting up the forest canopy of Aningalan, San Remigio, Antique. A rare and endangered species found only on Panay and Negros Islands. July 01, 2026
Nikon Z6iii + Nikkor Z600mm f6.3 VR S + 1.4TC
ISO 4000, f9, 1/200s - with Mario Cadiz Talabon and Chris Straw.
Oh wow! 😮
I just saw that other Flameback, so now I got recommended this beautiful creature!
The other had such amazing earth tones, and now this one is going for the completely vibrant look! Stunning! 😍
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Imagine going to a convention wearing a lava / hell-themed cosplay, and then just… wearing that costume every day for the rest of your life.
Friends, I want to tell you what this bird just did! 😮
😆
lol the OG
These flamebacks are so cool. I think the world is trying to keep these and the trogons a secret from us. They even have badass names!
Grandma, please come down from the tree. We are going to brunch, remember?
Big bird + Ronald MacDonald
I’m lovin’ it!