12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Showerhead Duet

These Black-capped Donacobius were photographed, in the Botanical Gardens of Georgetown, Guyana, perched atop the seedcup of a Lotus which I liken to a showerhead. Pairs are often seen using their fanned tails to sway back and forth as they sing alternating phrases to each other.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Kester Clarke