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RedCrossbillMaleGround_6092
RedCrossbillMaleGround_6092
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Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Apr 19, 2014
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/1600
Galleries: Nature, Birds
Date Uploaded: Apr 19, 2014

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 Red Crossbills, Loxia curvirostra. The female is dull green/yellow. Male is brick red. The crossed mandibles of the bill of these unusual birds are specialized for opening pine cones. Rocky Mountain National Park, near Deer Ridge Junction, 04/19/14 9:19am, Canon 5Dmk3, Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM, 1/800s, ISO 800, lens focal length 400mm.

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 04/21/2014 10:46:43 AM
Great detail! One of the more unique birds in this area.
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 04/19/2014 06:40:01 PM
Amazing detail here. We have crossbills but I have never seen one
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