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White throated Munias


White throated Munias
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Copyright: Arjun Haarith (Arjun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 735] (3444)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX HSM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-04 9:01
Viewed: 474
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi friends,
This is the picture of white throated Munias or commonly called as Indian silverbill. The birds are building nest on an old Indian typical village house.
The picture shows the environment between House of a Man and a Bird..

The Indian Silverbill Lonchura malabarica also known as White-throated Munia is a small passerine bird formerly considered conspecific with the closely related African Silverbill, Lonchura cantans. This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in most of Middle East and South Asia:Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan (introduced), Kuwait (introduced), Oman, Puerto Rico (introduced), Qatar (introduced), Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, USA (introduced) and Virgin Islands (possibly extinct).

The Indian Silverbill is a tiny gregarious bird which feeds mainly on seeds. It frequents dry open country and cultivation, especially near water. The nest is a large domed grass structure in a tree, into which 4–10 white eggs are laid.

The Indian Silverbill is 11–11.5 cm in length with a long black tail. The adult has a stubby silver-grey bill, buff-brown upperparts, white underparts and rump and dark wings. The sexes are similar, but immatures have buff underparts and a shorter tail.

As we were driving to the Manchenbele lake, i found these birds carrying the nest meterials. After tracking them,i found its nest, building on bck side of a hut at about 6ft.
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Dear Arjun, Intersting capture shwoing both the bird and the nest work in progress. well done, TFS. with best regards.vab.

Beautiful pick, Arjun.
The moment is good. Technically I do like the appropriate depth of field. Well exposed.
Thanks for sharing...
Annick

Hi Arjun
Very good lighting . But could have cropped some more, nice sharp image. keep up the good work.

Hi Arjun,

Beautiful compo with excellent sharpnes and Perfect DOF
Superb lighting and BG

TFS Thijs

Hello Arjun,
This is a real fine close up of both silverbills!
best DOF in total sharpness, natural colour and details in the shot!
the exposure and focus is spot
very well done and thanks for the notes
greeting
Tony

Hello Arjun,
I like the strong diagonal line of the dried palms in the composition. The birds are well shown in their environment. Cute addition of the bird with the feather. It adds interest. Good note. Well done, TFS
Richard

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2008-02-04 13:14]

Good capture, Arjun! Wonderful colors with good detail.
Cheers, Klaus

Dear Arjun,
Nice pic, liked the composition, exposure and DOF you have selected. TFS, Regards
Anil

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-02-05 2:09]

Hello Arjun,
Nice capture,
Good sharpness and composition!
TFS
Ena

Hi Arjun,
A lovely capture of this couple of Munia. Excellent composition and details. Very well done. This is a pro shot. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello,
Captured very nicely, Specialy when they are building their home.Thanks for sharing .best regards. Nadeem Khawar.

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