A yellow-thighed finch on a mossy branch.

Yellow-thighed Finch

San Gerardo de Dota

Ever seen a bird with bike shorts? The yellow-thighed finch is a specialty in the central highlands, and if it weren't for those neon yellow leggings, the species would probably be entirely forgettable. It's common to see them on the ground or making their way across tree branches with their tails held high in the air, as this one is doing. The high tail told is another characteristic of the species, not unlike the wrens in North America. When they're interested in something, that tail can go up almost perpendicular to the ground! I photographed this bird in a friend's yard in San Gerardo de Dota, where a variety of highland species pass through on a daily basis.

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