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Black-tailed Godwit


Black-tailed Godwit
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Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-02 1:46
Viewed: 134
Points: 20
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The Black-tailed Godwit is a large wader with long bill (7.5 to 12 cm long), neck and legs. During the breeding season, the bill has a yellowish or orange-pink base and dark tip; the base is pink in winter. The legs are dark grey, brown or black. The sexes are similar,but in breeding plumage, they can be separated by the male's brighter, more extensive orange breast, neck and head. In winter, adult Black-tailed Godwits have a uniform brown-grey breast and upperparts (in contrast to the Bar-tailed Godwit's streaked back). Juveniles have a pale orange wash to the neck and breast.
In flight, its bold black and white wingbar and white rump can be seen readily. When on the ground it can be difficult to separate from the similar Bar-tailed Godwit, but the Black-tailed Godwit's longer, straighter bill and longer legs are diagnostic. Black-tailed Godwits are similar in body size and shape to Bar-tailed, but stand taller.
It measures 42 cm from bill to tail with a wingspan of 70-82 cm.[2] Males weigh around 280 g and females 340 g. The female is around 5 % larger than the male, with a bill 12-15% longer. The most common call is a strident weeka weeka weeka. A study of Black-tailed Godwits in the Netherlands found a mortality rate of 37.6 % in the first year of life, 32 % in the second year, and 36.9 % thereafter.
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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-11-02 1:48]

Felicitari, o fotografie frumoasa despre acest sitar de mal!

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2009-11-02 2:35]

Merhaba Razvan!
Çok güzel bir "Çamur çulluğu" (turkish) karesi sunmuşsun.Işığın enfes olduğu bir zamanda, kendi doğal ortamında, beslanme anında çekilmiş hoş bir çalışma. Tebrikler.

Hüseyin

Foarte buna captura a sitarului si un moment interesant din viata lui,cautarea "mesei".Felicitari.Alin.

hello Razvan
excellent shot! and beautiful scene
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Razvan
Azi o captura splendida!
Culori si detalii clare!
Horia

hello Razvan
beautiful sharpness bird in the sunlight
great composition with good details
greeting lou

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-11-02 8:34]

Hello Razvan,
Great photo in splendid light, very beautiful colours and good sharp details. Excellent POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2009-11-02 9:00]

Hi Razvan.
What a clear and nice picture. You managed to create a true three-dimensional shot with clean colours and huge transparency. Lights and colours are stunning, DOF and composition of the shot are spot on. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-11-02 9:16]

Hi Razvan. This is a bright and such a natural looking close up of the Black-tailed Godwit . Taken with fine detai land natural colours. Good use of the light . well taken TFS.
Nick..

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-02 15:53]

Hi Razvan,very nice point of view and excellent sharpness and colors,beautiful composition too.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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