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Soldatenara (Ara militaris)


Soldatenara (Ara militaris)
Photo Information
Copyright: Thijs van Balen jr (Pentaxfriend) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 23 N: 1570] (6337)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K10D, Pentax FA 80-320mm/1:4.5-5.6, Digital ISO 100
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-25 17:12
Viewed: 1015
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Subfamily: Psittacinae
Tribe: Arini
Genus: Ara
Species: A. militaris
Binomial name: Ara militaris



The Military Macaw (Ara militaris) is a medium sized member of the macaw family. Though considered “vulnerable” as a wild species, it is still commonly found in the pet trade industry. A predominantly green bird, it is found in the forests of Mexico and South America.
Taxonomy
There are three subspecies, A. m. militaris, A. m. mexicana, and A. m. boliviana. The differences between the subspecies are slight and pertain to minor variations in color and size, generally 70-80 cm, with the militaris subspecies being the smallest and the mexicana being the largest.


Description
The Military Macaw is 70 cm (27.5 in) long. It is mostly green in color with the head a slightly paler shade. It bears a red frontal patch, with a white bare facial area barred with narrow black lines. The flight feathers are blue and the red tail bordered with blue. The large strong beak is grey-black and the iris yellow


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Macaw


Model PENTAX K10D
Date/time original 14-8-2008 14:59:16
Exposure time 1/1000 s
F-number f/5
ISO speed ratings ISO 100
Exposure bias value 1.00 eV
Metering mode Center weighted average
Focal length 128 mm
White balance Auto white balance
Quality Raw
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great capture, no need for the frame, TFS Ori

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2008-08-28 10:17]

Hi
Misschien niet zo scherp als we gewend zijn van je, maar toch een prachtige vangst. Mooi duo, waarvan we nu ook eens een keer de onderkant van de vleugels kunnen zien. Leuke bonus is dat bij de ene de bovenkant van de staart te zien is en bij de andere de onderkant met prachtige kleuren
gr Paula

Hi Thijs,
This is a lovely picture, I just love the symmetry and the composition here.
TFS
Goutham R

Excellent comp and POV Thijs,
Well detailed, nice colors also..
Hard to do, this duet is a great catch :)
Well done,
Howard

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