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Michael Thomas Bogan @mtbogan
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2018 was a dumpster fire of a year, so I’m going to end it positively, with a thread of my favorite birds from our trip to Ecuador in July #birdtherapy
1. Golden-tailed sapphire

Does it get much better than a miniature flying rainbow flag? I think not. Score: 10/10
2. Wire-crested thorntail

This tiny hummingbird wins the prize for “most-like-a-toy-bird-instead-of-an-actual-bird”. Score: 10/10
3. Crimson-rumped toucanet

Smaller than most toucans, but beats all its cousins with that lime green glow. Score 11/10
4. Blue-winged mountain-tanager

An expert in craving berries and looking stylish af with a black mask. Score: 10/10
5. Andean cock-of-the-rock

This ridiculous goofball gets way too much attention, but once you see one you can’t help but fall in love. Score 12/10
6. Sparkling violet-ear

This large hummingbird is a bit of a jerk, but makes up for it with brilliance and flight pizazz. Score: 10/10
INTERMISSION: please enjoy this raucous mixed flock of parrots leaving a salt lick on the Río Tuputini, Ecuador
7. Dusky-headed parakeet

Any bird that likes to have wild dinner parties is top notch in my book. Score: 10/10
8. Black-tailed trainbearer

Nobody can shake their tail feathers at a New Years Eve party like this hummer can! Score: 12/10
9. Hoatzin

I‘ve never met a more punk rock bird in my life— it’s like Johnny Rotten in the form of a turkey. Score: 12/10
10. Golden tanager

Stunningly bright in the green canopy, but not quite sure what to make of a peeled banana. Score: 10/10
11. Brown violetear

The most drab hummingbird in Ecuador, but it makes up for it with purple highlights and a LOT of attitude. Score: 10/10
12. Red-headed barbet

There are not enough bananas in the world to keep this little clown happy. Score: 12/10
13. Booted Racket-tail

I, for one, welcome our new hummingbird overlords in the year 2019. Score: 13/10
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