Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica (January 2016)

Thanks to my guide Cynthia for spotting this bird which never settled on a perch for more than a few seconds. Endemic to Costa Rica. Range is limited to the Osa Peninsula and possibly some coastal areas around the Golfo Dulce. Status is Endangered.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris) / Internet Bird Collection
Black-cheeked Ant Tanager / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Black-cheeked Ant-tanager Habia atrimaxillaris
Black-cheeked ant-tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris) / ARKive

Shooting Time 6:23
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/125
Av(Aperture Value) 2.8
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 25600