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Keel-billed Motmots tail swings like a clock pendulum .

Keel-billed Motmots tail swings like a clock pendulum .
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NIKON Z 9

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Aperture 560/100 ISO 2000 Shutter 10/1600 Focal Length 5000/10

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San José Costa Rica, La Paz, SV

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May, 2022

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Great shot, perfect timing, great details and focus

Gorgeous!

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Incredible

Those 2 extra long feathers on its tail - how cool!

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Brilliant capture

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Amazing capture and perfect timing....a big wow shot!

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Beautiful shot! Love love love your work Mark!

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Perfecting timing for this picture. Well done

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