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Dusky Thrush


Dusky Thrush
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Copyright: Fatih Sam (fthsm) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 47 N: 435] (2905)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 30D, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Sahalin Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-07 3:39
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Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) tr:Karaca Ardıç

Dusky Thrush is a member of the thrush family Turdidae which breeds eastwards from central Siberia. It has two distinctive subspecies, T. n. naumanni, and the more northerly breeding T. n. eunomus. These are sometimes given specific status as Naumann's Thrush and Dusky Thrush respectively. This one is eunomus subspecies.

This species breeds in open woodland areas; The northern form, as would be expected, is more tolerant of mountainous and tundra-edge habitats. This species is strongly migratory, wintering south to southeast Asia, principally in China and neighbouring countries. Both subspecies are rare vagrants to western Europe.

It nests in trees, laying 3-5 eggs in an untidy but neatly lined nest. Migrating birds and wintering birds often form small flocks. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, especially mosquitoes, earthworms and berries.

This is a medium-sized but stocky thrush, reminiscent in structure of a small Fieldfare. The underwing is reddish brown, and there is a pale supercilium.

The Naumann's Thrush has pale brown back and head. The face, breast, flank spots and rump are reddish, and the belly and undertail are white.
T. n. eunomus has a darker brown back and rump, and the face, breast, and flank spots rump are black. The belly and undertail are white. The females of both forms are fairly similar to the respective males, but immatures have a weaker patterning.

The male Dusky Thrush has a simple fluted or whistling song, similar to the Redwing. There are suggestions that there are geographical variations in the vocalisations.

The scientific name of this bird commemorates the German naturalist Johann Andreas Naumann.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2006-11-07 4:10]

Fatih, es maravilloso este disparo, optimo momento y detalles.... GENIAL, saludos y felicidades Victor

Hi Fatih,
Greatly timed shot, it seems that the red berry was floated in air. Amazingly that it was captured at 1/250 second shutter speed. Superb DoF, magnificiently sharp and neat BG. Nice natural surroundings. Superb shot and excellent PP works.

Ben Lakitan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2006-11-07 4:30]
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Great capture, Fatih!
There is a lot I like about this shot: not only the sharpness and comp., but the red berry in mid-air as the thrush is about to eat it.
This is a species of thrush new to me. It is a very rare visitor to Sweden.
Thanks, best wishes, Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2006-11-07 7:56]

Hello Fatih,
Wonderful action shot in a typical thrush environment with plenty of berries. Nice exposure although a little dark and good natural colours for a cloudy (?) day.
Many thanks, Ulla

Fatih,

Valla ne diyeyim:) Süper bir tür, umarım buralarda görürüz bunu, zaten hemen favorilerime ekledim:)

görüşürüz

Rare second, TFS Ori

Perfect timing! Another stunning capture.
Cecilia

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-11-09 20:44]

Hello Fatih

A beautiful capture of this thrush.Excellent timing to get the berry in mid air.Well saturated colours with a lovely composition.TFS

Rob

Très belle photo prise vraiment au bon moment,bien nette,détails superbes. Thomas

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  • Uhu (64)
  • [2006-12-15 18:01]

It's just a great professional photo, so clear and sharp!

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  • mlines Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 541 W: 24 N: 596] (2870)
  • [2007-08-19 21:02]

Hi Fatih, Excellent bird photo during eating. The clarity is superb and the red berries make it excellent. TFS. Murray.

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