Booted Racket-tail, Ecuador

Booted Racket-tail

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Booted Racket-tail
Tandayapa, Ecuador   –   August 6, 2006
— Ralph Paonessa
Canon EOS-1D Mark II   *   EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x   *   ISO 100   *   1/250 sec @ f/16

The long tail of the male Booted Racket-tail is divided into two long spines finished with feathery rackets at the ends. His feet are encased with bright white "boots."

Photo ID: 20060806-108