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Woolly-necked Stork


Woolly-necked Stork
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Copyright: Biswarup Satpati (Biswarup) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 0 N: 371] (2779)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony DSC-H1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-24 2:19
Viewed: 1161
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Woolly-necked Stork, Ciconia episcopus is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.

It is a widespread tropical species which breeds in Africa, and also in Asia from India to Indonesia. It is a resident breeder in wetlands with trees. The large stick nest is built in a forest tree, and 2-5 eggs form the typical clutch. This stork is usually silent, but indulges in mutual bill-clattering when adults meet at the nest.

The Woolly-necked Stork is a broad winged soaring bird, which relies on moving between thermals of hot air for sustained long distance flight. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched.

The Woolly-necked Stork is a large bird, typically 85cm tall. It is all black except for the woolly white neck and white lower belly. The upperparts are glossed dark green, and the breast and belly have a purple hue. Juvenile birds are duller versions of the adult.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-08-24 5:29]

Biswarup Dada, nice shot and lovely eye catch. The composition is very nice. Ganesh

Hi Biswarup,
Nice capture of this Stork. Looks like you were able to get close. Good color. Maybe could use a bit of sharpening.
TFS
Richard

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-08-24 12:59]

Hi Biswarup
Nice capture.Colors and POV are very nice.Good DOF
TFS Michel

Hi Biswarup,
Wonderful shot! nice saturated colours and well sharp,great pov.
well done.
TFS.

Exelente foto muito bem fotografada meus parabéns.
NIlson

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