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Turdus merula (female)


Turdus merula (female)
Photo Information
Copyright: Nemes Septimiu (septimiu_nemes) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 0 N: 371] (2159)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Cibershot H2
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-08 5:25
Viewed: 399
Points: 32
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Blackbird

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Turdidae
Genus: Turdus
Species: T. merula
Binomial name
Turdus merula
Linnaeus, 1758


The Blackbird, Common Blackbird or Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered as full species. Depending on latitude, the Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory.

The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a wide range of vocalisations; the adult female and juvenile have mainly brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.

Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
  • [2009-01-08 5:38]

Buna Septimiu
Reusita poza, imi plac culorile, deasemenea foarte sharp background-ul.
Numai bine.
Razvan Zinica

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-01-08 5:50]

Culori frumoase, compozitie buna! Felicitari,

Ciao Septimiu, my today neighbour, lovely turdus in nice pose, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-01-08 7:01]

Hello Nemes,
Good point of view and a well balanced composition!
Always interesting to see birds in winter as they look more fluffy in the plumage.Good DOF and the subject stands out well!
Best regards Siggi

hello Nemes

great shot
beautiful colours
sharpeness OK

greeting lou

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2009-01-08 9:06]

Hi Nemes.
Thanks a lot for high estimation of my pictures. It is high honor for me.
You managed to capture a very attractive bird among the nice twigs with brilliant reproduction of all bird's details. Feathers, beak, eye with nice patch of light are looked perfectly. Well done. My compliments.
Alexei.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-01-08 10:07]

Hi Nemes,

I wish we had these beautiful blackbirds here. This is a very attractive picture with the bird posed so nicely on the bare branches. Colors all blend together so well. The blackbird is excellent with fine details and outstanding colors. Lovely face with a nice expression. I love the composition.

Jane

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-01-08 10:24]

Hello Nemes,
Technically a very good shot. Sharpness and POV are excellent. Beautiful natural colours and a good composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Nemes,

good pov and composition of the blackbird.
Beautiful colours and good of sharpness.

Gert

Hi Septimiu,
An outstanding detailed and clear capture of this pretty female blackbird with nice composition and POV.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hello Nemes
Beautiful shot of this cute lady blackbird with wonderful details. Nice composition.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hello Nemes,
Nice capture of this Turdus merula female, good POV and composition!
Best regards.
Ferran

Foarte clara imaginea, iar culorile sunt deosebite! Felicitari!

Hello Ram
Good sharpness and warm colors of this blackbirdwith a lot of details on his feathers. I like his shiny eye very much
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2009-01-08 18:06]

Hello Nemes,
Incredible details obtained in the dark plumage, not an easy task. Great work Nemes, thank you for sharing.
Rick

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2009-01-10 9:28]

Hello Nemes,
Beautiful composition in lovely colours with great focus on the female Balckbird. Great focus on the eye and lovely details and colours of the plumage. I like the background colours too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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