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Broad-Tailed Grassbird


Broad-Tailed Grassbird
Photo Information
Copyright: Anil Nediyara (anilnediyara) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 62 W: 10 N: 172] (750)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-01 11:20
Viewed: 805
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello friends,
I had posted a landscape from my visit to Munnar shooting a few endemic birds of Western Ghats. I was lucky to shoot this very elusive bird that rarely comes out to the open and thought will share it with you all. Its habitat is shrinking at a fast pace and if action is not taken we may loose this bird for ever :(
Thank you to all in advance.


The Broad-Tailed Grassbird (Schoenicola platyurus) is a species of Old World warbler in the Sylviidae family. It is found only in India, restricted to montane grasslands, principally in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri hills of southern India. Occurring largely in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu (BirdLife International, 2001).

The uniform brown upperparts, broad and long tail of the bird is distinctive. The species has a buff supercilium and the tail has thin dark bars on the brown. The call of the male during breeding is a lark like and repeated trill that is accompanied by a fluttering flight. Other calls include a chack and a metalic note.

This species is a bird of dense tall wet montane grasslands, bracken and reed fringes on steep hillsides and tops, including stretches of Andropogon grass and dwarf palm (Phoenix humilis), at least in the breeding season. Outside this time there is some indication that altitudinal movement occurs (BirdLife International, 2001). All along its range in the Western Ghats and the Nilgiris, this species has a small, severely fragmented range and population, as a result of clearance and modification of grasslands. It has therefore been considered as Vulnerable (BirdLife International, 2001).
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Hi Anil,
This is a price catch! I had never seen a picture of this bird before and thanks a lot for sharing one! As usual the pic is of top quality. I love those eyes and that silvery beak.
TFS
Goutham R

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
  • [2008-09-01 11:38]

Hello Anil,
What a fantastic photo of this Grassbird. It's the first of this bird I've ever seen. Excellent quality! Amazing beautiful warm colours and very sharp in a good pose and composition. Great OOF BG.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Anil,

Excellent shot of this Grassbird
Perfect Pose, POV, colors and BG in a lovely composition
AMAZING sharp details
the catchlight is a bonus

TFS Thijs

Hello Anil,
wonderful shot of this Grassbird. Beautiful light and natural colors. Sharpness and details are great.
A very good composition.
Thanks for sharing
Helmut

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  • soccer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 550 W: 0 N: 538] (1965)
  • [2008-09-01 23:04]

Anil,

A very detailed and sharp pic of the subject. The DOF, OOF BG, COmp and POV are all ecellent. I like the golden light that nakes for a wonderful lighting in the pic.

TFS,
Sheriff

Hi Anil,

Well taken, I like the composition and lighting,aptly made use of situation. TFS.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3840 W: 190 N: 11430] (35227)
  • [2008-09-02 2:31]

Hello Anil,
A superb capture of this warbler, The Broad-tailed Grassbird, taken with fine sharpness and from an excellent POV that shows all its features. Great lighting, BG and composition too.
TFS this fine image of a species that I have not seen in real life,
Best regards, Ivan

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-09-02 8:53]

Hi Anil,
You are lucky to see this one, and you captured it very well. Good lighting, background, POV, pose , composition and eyecontact. TFS
All the best,
Selen

Hello Anil,
How are you and delighted to see your beautiful posting once again after a while!
the pose of the Grassbird is beautifully captured with the excellent lighting over it, good sharpness, natural colour and details!
very pleasing and pleasant to view and enjoy
take good care and sincere regards to you and family
from NZ, Tony

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3012 W: 162 N: 1012] (2959)
  • [2008-09-06 10:10]

Hello Anil,
What a beautiful little bird nicely in profile showing its broad tail very nicely.
Beautiful light and colours and details are very sharp. A fine background too in this fine composition. Brilliant work!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • smurali Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 14 N: 609] (3582)
  • [2008-09-14 10:27]

Lovely picture of this rare bird Anil.

- Murali

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2008-09-17 1:15]

Beautiful capture..
I liked the pose and good details u got .TFS!

I am thrilled to go back into your previous posts and I am enjoying looking at this picture of a bird I have seen for the first time, Anil.
your infrequently posted images are a treat to the eyes and this one tops them all for its clarity, sharpness and naturalness of colours. The grey BG supports the aesthetic aspect of this image immensely.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

hi anil,
another miss, lovely image with good composition. the elusive bird captured with all its beauty and details to be seen and appareciated. your notes are wonderful too. we are all concerned about our fellow creatures and hope good sense will prevail. tfs.
nagraj.v

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