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Montezuma’s Oropendola – Arenal, CR
We photographed this Montezuma’s Oropendola at Arenal Observatory Lodge, where these large, unmistakable birds regularly visited the forest edge. Its chestnut body, black head, pale facial patch, orange-tipped bill, and bright yellow tail made identification easy. Female Montezuma’s Oropendolas weave remarkable hanging nests from plant fibers, often suspending dozens together in large colonies from tall…
