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Rhodopechys githaginea


Rhodopechys githaginea
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Copyright: VICMA CS (Juyona) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D eos, Canon 100-400mm IS USM, Digital
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-12 9:56
Viewed: 864
Points: 82
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The Trumpeter Finch, Rhodopechys githaginea, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

This bird breeds in the Canary Islands, across north Africa, and in the Middle East and into central Asia. There is a small European population in southern Spain. Many birds are largely resident, but there is post-breeding dispersal, and some Asian breeders migrate into Pakistan for the winter.

In the summer of 2005 there was a notable eruption of this species into northwestern Europe, with several birds reaching as far as England.

Stony desert or semi-desert is favoured for breeding. Four eggs are laid in a nest in a rock crevice.

This gregarious terrestrial finch's food is mainly seeds, and, particularly in the breeding season, insects.

The Trumpeter Finch is a small, long-winged bird. It has a large head and short, very thick bill. The summer male has a red bill, grey head and neck, and pale brown upper parts. The breast, rump and tail are pink, the last having dark terminal feathers. Winter males, females and young birds are a very washed-out version of the breeding male. The song of this bird is a buzzing nasal trill, like a tin trumpet.

Rhodopechys means "rosy forearm" in Ancient Greek and as a term goes all the way back to Homer, who used it often as an epithet to describe women and goddesses...

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-12-12 9:59]

Hi Vicma. Good to see you . This little finch is such a cute little bird with its red bill.You have captured fine detai land rich colours. A good POV against the bright blue sky. well done TFS.
Nick,.

Have a good weekend.

Ciao Vicma,
bellissima immagine di Fringillide catturato con un'ottima definizione in una splendida composizione e POV basso che ne esaltano le belle carattestiche, magnifici i colori e stupendo BG del cielo.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2008-12-12 10:08]

Hello Vicma,
Beautiful shot mate of this Trumpeter Finch, wonderful colors in the plumage, excellent detail, well framed and composed. Just beautiful,
Best regards Siggi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-12 10:12]

Hi Vicma,

It's so nice to see a post from you! A beautiful capture of this Trumpeter Finch. He is in my favorite pose on a rooftop against the very deep blue sky. Super sharp details of his beak, eye, face, plummage and wings. Nice natural colors - completely unlike the finches we have here. Of course I love the composition.

Jane

Hi Dude, a lovely and perfect capture of this beautiful finch in a fine composition with wonderful clarity and details.
TFS. Have a nice weekend my friend Victor!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2008-12-12 10:58]

Hi Vicma.
Wonderful specimen of bird is posed for you perfectly. I like simple and very impressive scene, great rich and clean colours and brilliant reproduction of all details and features of the bird and its stage. Bravo. Perfect, as always for you, picture. My compliments.
Alexei.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-12-12 12:07]

Hello Vicma,
A brilliant capture of the Trumpeter Finch in beautiful light. I'm so glad that I've been able to see these gorgeous birds on Lanzarote!
They're very handsome as regards both looks and behaviour. You've captured this one in a lovely pose too and details are very sharp. Well done and thanks for showing this!
Best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-12-12 12:18]

Hola amigo,
A very sharp fine portrait of a male Trumpeter Finch against a clear Fuerteventura blue sky taken from an excellent POV in fine lighting.
A marvellous shot!
Muy buen trabajo!
Saludos Victor

Ivan

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 68 N: 1700] (5384)
  • [2008-12-12 12:40]

Hi xxx,

great, a first on TN, this Trumpeterfinch. Good shot, very nice light and the rosy parts really shine. Well done!

Best regards
Dietrich

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 32 N: 1192] (3654)
  • [2008-12-12 13:09]

Hi Vicma,
Beautiful capture.POV,clear details,POV,warm lighting and pose of bird are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Vicma,
that bird is very pretty, I love the red beak so much, a wonderful shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hola Victor,
Has conseguido una bella imagen de este raro¿¿?? pájaro, muy buena composición con bello colorido.
Saludos.

Pues yo es la primera vez que lo veo Víctor. Desde lugo tenéis una gran riqueza animal en esas Islas y siempre me sorprende su belleza; pasa lo mismo con muchas plantas.
En el plano técnico, como siempre, un buen conjunto, aunque en lo que respecta al enfoque a la cabeza, queda un pelín justa. Por criticar algo ya que yo soy incapaz de hacer una foto así.
Un abrazo: J. Ignasi

Hi Vicma,
Very good capture of this Trumpeter Finch; great pose and composition, sharp details and beautiful colours.
TFS
Pekka

hello Vicma

excellent shot of the Trumpeter Finch with fine POV and framing,
excellent sharpness and details, i love the contrast between
his warm colour tones and the sky's cold colour tone, TFS

Asbed

Hello Vicma

The colours are striking in this shot.
Good use of orange and blue as contrasting colours.
The focus is sharp with lovely detail and definition.
Excellent POV and DOF.
Nicely done.
TFS

Wolf

Hola Vicma,
como esta usted!!
Glad to see your posting here apart from your blog!
I really liked this image with it's colour contrast between the Finch and the blue sky! beautiful
and the subject is real sharp with good colour and details
wishing you a happy festive season with the family
your amigo Tony

nice capture, greetings Ori

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2008-12-13 1:47]

Hello Vicma,
Great clear coloured photo in beautiful contrasting colours. Excellent sharp details and a good composition and POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2008-12-13 2:30]

Very nice shot Vicma,Great color & composition with nice details within your DOF. TFS

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-12-13 5:02]

Hola Amigo,
This is a superb image Vicma with vivid colors and sharp details. That is quite the beak this little one has, thank you for sharing.
Rick

Excelente este pájaro moro.
Fabulosos colores muy bien captados y gran DoF.
Un saludo y ánimo! ^.^
JL

Y qué podemos agregarrrr...!

Hallo Vicma
I browsed through your gallery and see you have posted quite a number of bird images, the one prettier than the other. This The Trumpeter Finch is no exception. This is a super shot, with fantastic sharpness and display of colour. The overall presentation is flawless, and spot on focus. I really like the rosy-red coloured beak, as well as the same colour hidden in the tail feathers. It displays well. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

Hi Vicma,
How about I just "trumpet" my praise of your "trumpeter" this morning :)
Well done!
Howard

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2008-12-14 12:53]

merhaba vicma
good capture of this cute bird
i like pose, POV, BG, light and colours
TFS
regards
izler

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-12-14 14:00]

Hi Vicma,
a great shot of this Trumpeter Finch!

Very sharp with superb detail.
Lovely colours.
Excellent DOF.

Well done!
Joe

Hola Vicma !
Este pequeño ave es muy hermoso, me gustan sus colores rojos. Los detallesson excelentos, y tambien la composicion y el punto de vista. El ciel azul en el fondo es muy lindo, y pone en valor al ave (perdon por las errores, mi español no se ha mejorado desde el ultimo tiempo que te escribio :-)
Agradecidos y saludos,
Valerie.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-12-15 10:03]

Hi Vicma

What a pretty delicate coloured finch. Lovely POV with a great blue sky BG. Really sweet shot

TFS

Karan

Hello Vicma,

Very good shot of this Trumpetter finch.
Exellent sharpness and beautiful colours.

Gert

Hello Vicma,

Excellent capture.
Nice colours with beautiful details.
Lighting and definition are splendid.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1065 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-12-16 11:36]

Hello Vicma,
Splendid shot with wonderful colors and composition. TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2008-12-16 11:37]

Hi Vicma,
as always a superb wildife capture! Excellent sharp details and a very nice blue sky background - well done!
Paul

Muy buenas Victor.
Me alegro de tú vuelta, claro que me gustaría ir a esa isla a pajarear y paisajear un rato bueno mejor dicho unos días.....
Ya veré esas fotos que seguro que prometen.
Un trompetero muy guapo el que nos muestras y ese contraste contra el cielo es brutal.
Saludos y felices fiestas

Hello Vicma, lovely shot of a Finch with wonderful details and sharpnes. Nice composition too.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hi Victor,
picturesquely posing finch , very well lighted in nicely contrasting colours against the deep blue sky. A strictly reduced and concentrated composition, very pleasant to see.
Thank you! My best regards,
Peter

Helloo Vicma,
good shot, excellent sharpness, lovely colors, good catchlight and nice pose.
TFS
Angela

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-12-22 3:30]

Hi
very nice composition and color
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

Hola Victor,
Preciosa captura de este bonito pájaro, parece que está posanso para la foto, buena definición que muestra los detalles y los colores magníficamente contrastados con el azul celeste.
Que tengas unas felices fiestas, saludos
José Ramón

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2009-01-08 3:14]

Bonjour Vicma.

Superbe oiseau bien rendue.

Félicitations et merci pour le partage.
Bonne année|

Joseph

Olá Vicma

Linda foto deste belo pássaro...interessantes detalhes. O fundo azul ficou ótimo também.
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

Hi Vicma,
I'm sorry that I missed so many of your last posts. This is a beautiful specie which looks a lot like our female Northern Red Cardinal without the crest! Its colors are amazing and what to say about this deep blue Spanish sky; beautiful!
Claudine

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