The Thorn-tailed Rayadito is a tiny bird found commonly in Argentina and Chile but it was a new species for me on my visit to Chile in 2019. It is only 5-6 inches long and flits about the trees constantly so getting an image required good hand-eye coordination, patience and a dose of good luck. The moment my subject lighted on an open branch I launched a series of images in the hopes of getting a sharp image in his environment. He only gave me enough time to capture 2 frames before he flitted off again.