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Common Redstart


Common Redstart
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Copyright: Arunas Eismantas (Aukstaitis) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 161] (846)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-01
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/11, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-01 13:10
Viewed: 462
Points: 4
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The Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) or just Redstart is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the Thrush family (Turdidae), but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae).
It is a summer visitor in Europe. Its winter quarters are in north Africa. The Redstart is common in Great Britain but in Ireland it is very local.
The male Redstarts first arrive early in April[1], often a few days in advance of the females. It is a bird of the woodlands and open park land, especially where the timber is old enough to supply cracks and crannies suitable for its nest. Five or six light blue eggs are laid during May, and a second brood is rare.
In many of its habits and actions the Redstart shows an affinity to the European Robin. It has the same general carriage, and chat-like behaviour, and is the same size at 14 cm (5.4 in) length.
The rich chestnut tail, from which it and other redstarts gets their names (“start” is an old word for ”tail”), is always in motion. Among Ruropean birds, only the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochrurus) has a similar tail.
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Foto strepitosa sotto tutti i punti di vista!!!

Molte grazie, ciao, Emanuele

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 0 N: 1581] (7260)
  • [2007-05-01 15:25]

Hello
Very nice picture ,sharp image with beautiful colors,also good POV,excellent blur BG.I never saw that bird before

I cannot imagine why this photograph has not attracted more praise. It's a beautiful bird, beautifully photographed. Maybe the contrast is a little high, but that's a minor nit.
Excellent photograph of this active little bird - well done.
Regards, Nigel.

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