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Carduelis chloris
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Arunas Eismantas (Aukstaitis)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-01-27 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Nikon D80 |
| Exposure: f/3.7, 1/125 seconds |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-02-06 10:18 |
| Viewed: 622 |
| Points: 8 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The European Greenfinch, or just Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. The genus Carduelis might be split up and in this case, the greenfinches would be separated in their old genus Chloris again.
This bird is widespread throughout Europe, north Africa and south west Asia. It is mainly resident, but some northernmost populations migrate further south.
Woodland edges, farmland hedges and gardens with relatively thick vegetation are favoured for breeding. It nests in trees or bushes, laying 3-8 eggs.
This species can form large flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixing with other finches and buntings. They feed largely on seeds, but also feed their young insects.
The Greenfinch is 14-16 cm in length and is similar in size and shape to a Chaffinch, but is mainly green, with yellow in the wings and tail. The female and young birds are duller and have brown tones on the back. The bill is thick and conical. The song contains wheezes and twitters, and the male has a "butterfly" display flight. |
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- pvs
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(11925) - [2007-02-06 11:07]
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Hi Arunas,
A great capture of this greenfich,well presented with nice natural colors a good POV and focus is excellent,
well done and TFS
Paul
excellent shot. Both the bird and branch were beautiful. Excellent exposition despite a difficuld bright background. Very well done.
Nice pose composition and POV.
TFS
JM
Hi Arunas,
Good birdie photo.
Excellent sharpness.
Well done
TFS
Annick
Hello Arunas
Very nice capture of the Greenfinch, sharp and well composed. You did a good job with the exposure even with the extreme backlighting.
Regards,
Greg
