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Fire-eyed diucon; Chilean name Diucón; Urco        Images © Mark A. Chappell

Diucons are flycatcher-like birds, and this species has bright red eyes and a striking white throat.   An adult is at left and a juvenile bird (photographed on an overcast day) is at right.   The pictures were taken in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in southern Chile.

  • Canon 40D or 1D3, 500 mm f4 IS lens plus 1.4X or 2X converter (2009)