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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 0 N: 493] (1677)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-06 11:29
Viewed: 269
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH (CARDUELIS CARDUELIS)

The goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden yellow bar on the otherwise jet-black wings. Another notable feature is the long, pointed beak, which allows this species to extract seeds from teasels. Males and females are similar in appearance, although females have shorter beaks. Juveniles have greyish-brown streaked heads, lacking the red, white and black pattern of the adults. Flocks produce a delightful liquid twittering song and call.

Breeds in mixed woodland, orchards, parks, commons, gardens and pine plantations. where there are thistles and other plants that produce seeds.

Thanks to their long, pointed beaks, male goldfinches are the only birds that are able to extract seeds from teasel heads; they cling to the stem and tear into the seed head, accessing the seeds inside by probing with the bill. Females have shorter beaks and so they are unable to exploit teasel heads. In the autumn, when seed heads are common, goldfinches have a broad diet, feeding on groundsels, ragworts and dandelions as well as the favourite teasels and knapweeds.

This species is not threatened at the present time.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2928 W: 34 N: 8688] (32372)
  • [2009-10-06 11:36]

Hi Marius . This Goldfinch is enjoying the sunflower head. Taken with fine detail and sharp focusing. A good POV and DOF. You have fine detail and natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 0 N: 585] (3316)
  • [2009-10-06 11:42]

Salutare Marius,
a venit de peste granita aceasta pasarica frumoasa ? Sau este din ... comoara patriei?
Foarte frumoase detalii, excelenta redare.
O seara frumoasa,
Adrian

Hello Marius,

Great capture.
Light,focus and sharpness are superb.
Good composition.

Hello Marius
very nice capture of beautiful finch on suflower. focus, POV, colors and composition with flowers great. thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 424 W: 0 N: 1041] (5690)
  • [2009-10-06 20:48]

Imagine foarte frumoasa despre sticlete!Demna de marca aparatului Tau! Regret, nu mai pot sa punctezi pt.astazi.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 6169] (21080)
  • [2009-10-06 21:12]

Hi Marius,
This one is a beauty.
I really like the upside-down pose.
Wonderful details and colors,
and a good catchlight in the eye.
Excellent DOF as well.
TFS. : )

Marius
O alta captura perfecta!
Culori si detalii perfecte.
Felicitari!
Horia

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