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BLACK REDSTART


BLACK REDSTART
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 0 N: 418] (1415)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-20 11:29
Viewed: 225
Points: 14
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BLACK REDSTART (PHOENICURUS OCHRUROS)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 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).The Black Redstart is 13-14.5cm in length. The male has no chestnut on the flanks nor white on the forehead. The female is greyer than the Common Redstart, and at any age the grey axillaries and under wing-coverts are distinctive. In the Common Redstart these are buff or chestnut.

The "fire" of the tail labels the bird as a Redstart, but it may be distinguished from the Common Redstart, which is the same size, at 14 cm length, by its sootier appearance, even when the distinctive white wing patch is not apparent, as in immature males.They typically frequent cliffs and stony ground, but in Britain often breed and winter in industrial complexes that have the bare areas and cliff-like buildings it favours. It will catch passing insects in flight, and migrants may or hunt in the tide-wrack for flies or tiny crustaceans. Its quick ducks of head and body are robin-like, and its tail is often flicked. The male has a rattling song and a tick call.

It is a widespread breeder in south and central Europe, but very localised in Great Britain. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but northern birds winter in southern Europe or north Africa. It nests in crevices or holes in buildings.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-09-20 11:35]

Hi Marius . This is a first class close up of this little BLACK REDSTART , which you have taken with fine detail and such fine detail in the feathers. Your use of the light has given natural colours. A nice Pose with its head turned to one side. It stands out from the pain coloured BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
  • [2009-09-20 12:06]

Buna
Foarte bine surprins, detalii foarte bune si culori naturale.
Numai bine
Razvan

Salu Marius.
Super tare poza. Felicitari. Nu este nimic de reprosat la ea.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-09-20 12:34]

Hello Marius,
Great photo of this Redstart in a very nice pose. Good sharpness and details. Beautiful natural colours, also in the OOF BG. Great POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Marius,

An excellent close-up with lovely colors & fine details. Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

hello Marius
exceptional photo and faith output, colours and details ideal
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Buna Marius,

A fine capture of this pretty redstart from nice latero-dorsal way in a lovely pose while searching its environment!
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

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