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Acrocephalus melanopogon(Temminck,1823)


Acrocephalus melanopogon(Temminck,1823)
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Copyright: Ena Simic (Ena) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 568] (2327)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-24
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/4, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-21 9:17
Viewed: 652
Points: 40
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Another catch at the ringing camp!

Acrocephalus melanopogon (Temminck, 1823)

The Moustached Warbler, Acrocephalus melanopogon, is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds in southern Europe and southern temperate Asia with a few in north-west Africa. It is partially migratory. South west European birds are resident, south east European birds winter in the Mediterranean breeding range, and the Asiatic race migrates to Arabia and India.

It is scarce north of its range, but has occurred as a very rare vagrant as far as Poland and Denmark. There are a few reports from Great Britain, including a pair breeding in Cambridgeshire in 1946, but these records have recently been removed from the official list of British birds.

This passerine bird is a species found in upright aquatic vegetation such as reeds and sedge. 3-6 eggs are laid from mid-April and incubated for 14-15 days. The nest is built over water among reeds or rushes or in a bush. This species is usually monogamous (Leisler & Wink 2000).

This is a medium-sized warbler, 12-13.5 cm long, slightly larger than the similar Sedge Warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus. The adult has a finely streaked brown back and white underparts. The forehead is flattened, there is a prominent whitish supercilium, grey ear coverts, and the bill is strong and pointed.

The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are more heavily streaked and have markings on the breast. Like most warblers, it is insectivorous and also feeds on water snails.

The song is fast and similar to the Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler, with some mimicry and typically acrocephaline whistles added. Its song is softer and more melodious than those of its relatives, and includes phrases reminiscent of the Nightingale. Unlike the Sedge Warbler, it does not sing in flight.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Sylviidae
Genus: Acrocephalus
Species: A. melanopogon

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Hello Ena
This is a bird that is new to me and you have displayed him in super sharp detail and with a very informative note.
Tfs
Best Regards
Paul

merhaba Ena,
It is very beautiful and cute species. Its photo also very nice with fine details and great sharpness.
As I see, you prefer Latin name with patronomy (author, year) like me. You may say that of course. Because both of us biologist:)
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes
Ahmet

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 925 W: 5 N: 2428] (9111)
  • [2007-11-21 11:02]

another precious shot in your nice birds collection,very perfect under all corners f view,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 544 W: 0 N: 1338] (4443)
  • [2007-11-21 17:54]

I really like to see those little birds in your finger, they are such sweet creatures, so touching. Thanks again,

Francine

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1292 W: 104 N: 4592] (20421)
  • [2007-11-22 4:49]

I really like those shots of yours, so detailed and crisp. Well done ! Thanks,

Mario

Bonjour Ena,super ce petit sur la main,les couleurs sont très jolies et les détails dans le plumage sont époustouflant.Bravo et merci
Amitiés,Mich

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-22 20:30]

Hello Ena

You could have your own Theme "A bird in the Hand",you have some lovely avian shots.I commend you on your work banding and helping protect birds.
The focus is sharp with excellent plumage detail.
The colours are well saturated.
Great eye detail and catch light.
TFS

Rob

bonjour ena
je suppose que ce doit etre un vrai plaisir de toucher ces oiseaux et tres emouvant de leur rendre la liberté.
celui-ci comme le precedent fait un regard grave,et semble dire:mais que me veut cette personne!
beaucoup de details dans le plumage.
laurent

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 51 N: 475] (2048)
  • [2007-11-23 16:17]

Ciao Ena,
Interesantna pticica, detalji i boje su super
vrlo fina prezentacija vrste
Dejan

Hi Ena, I like this lovely little bird, splendid composition with excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1210 W: 0 N: 4626] (13756)
  • [2007-11-24 23:59]

Hi Ena

A great shot - very well exposed and very sharp.

TFS

JAmes

Hello Ena,
You always brought here very unique bird which is new to me.
I can see very nice details and sharpness here, with nice pose.
Well presented with informative note.
TFS and best wishes,
Kevin

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 24 N: 4885] (15930)
  • [2007-11-26 6:09]

Hi Ena,
Just marking this wonderful post from you and will come back with a proper critique in a while.
Regards.
Sumon

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 77 N: 891] (3361)
  • [2007-11-27 18:46]

Hello Ena,
How can you do to take in your hands these birds?1?
You have lot of chance to feel them! The details of the plumage are excellent. Very nice close-up Ena!
Best wishes,

Claude

selam Ena; wow how did you find it:) Excellent shot of this lovely little bird .Nice composition.Good POV and sharp image whit nice details.splendid Colors. well done.
TFS ridvan

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1240 W: 78 N: 852] (7430)
  • [2007-12-14 9:22]

merhaba Ena
wonderful capturing of this cute and beautiful warbler
composition, point of view, lighting, colours, contrast, focusing, sharpness and details are great
thanks for sharing
greetings
izler

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  • Alma Silver Star Critiquer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 1] (8)
  • [2007-12-23 3:36]

Hi Ena,
Nice catch! Nice natural colors and good details!
REgards
Alma

Hi Ena,
I wanted tocomment on this nice bird before the new year, but there I am---too late. It is an interesting, rarely seen bird (I saw mine in Iran, Bandar-e-Anzali). You took a very good shot of him, aöl is razorsharp. Well done, Ena.
My best wishes for the New Year,
Dietrich

Ciao Ena
una bella foto con un'ottima focheggiatura sul capo e sul piumaggio. Si riesce a vedere la trama delle piume !!! Padroneggi la fotocamera al pari della lingua italiana!!:-)) Molto brava con entrambe. Ivan

hi ena!
thats a real beauty!
nice to see so near
tfs

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