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Ashy Tailorbird


Ashy Tailorbird
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Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 17 W: 0 N: 614] (3221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron SP AF200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-08 1:17
Viewed: 77
Points: 2
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Ashy Tailorbird
Size: 10 cm

Description:
Note ashy grey body and red face. Male have a darker under-parts.

Voice:
A penetrating trill treee-chip.

Habits:
Often found in tidal mangroves, but in Kalimantan and Sumatra has also been recorded far inland scrub and cultivated areas and along forest edges. It occurs on Sumatra to 900 m. It is an active and restless species that hops through the low bushes, or higher in small trees, constantly chasing insects and calling loudly.

Distribution:
Common resident breeder in throughout the island.


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Hi Ang
Another great shot of this ashy tailorbbird. Great detail in the body and the head and a you have captured it in a nice position. Nice colors and a good blurred background. TFS
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