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Falco tinnunculus


Falco tinnunculus
Photo Information
Copyright: Huseyin Gursu (Avare) Silver Note Writer [C: 8 W: 4 N: 75] (514)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 80-400 OS
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Falcons - I chapter [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-12-30 5:41
Viewed: 1934
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took it in the zoo and I used Sigma TC 2X.

I wish you all a happy new year!

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The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae.

This species is widespread in Europe, Asia and Africa. The Kestrel is relatively small compared to other predatory birds, but larger than most songbirds. Kestrels have long wings as well as a distinctive long tail. The kestrel's plumage is brown or gray with black spots, and the male has a blue-gray head and tail.

Kestrels measure 34-38 cm from head to tail, with a wingspan of 70-80 cm. The average adult male weighs about 155 g, and the female weighs about 190 g.

Kestrels are diurnal and prefer an "open country" habitat found in fields, heaths, and marshland. When hunting, the Kestrel hovers, almost stationary, about 10-20 m above the ground searching for prey. Once prey is sighted, the Kestrel makes a short, steep dive toward the target.

Kestrels prey upon small mammals, including voles, as well as small birds, large insects, earthworms and frogs.

Kestrels nest on buildings or reuse the old nests of corvids.

There are several other falcons named as kestrels; these include the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) and the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumannii).

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falco_tinnunculus
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  • reina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 1 N: 328] (2024)
  • [2005-12-30 5:43]

Avare, congratulations, Im out so short notice. Reina

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2005-12-30 8:50]

Excellent eyes,sharp details.Good compo&POV.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2005-12-30 9:06]

Beau portrait,les couleurs et la netteté sont parfaits.

Félicitations et merci.

Joseph.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3066 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2005-12-30 22:06]

A fantastic shot, Huseyin. I love the tight way you framed it, with the tilt of the head. The details are incredibly sharp, and the light is spot-on. Wonderful expression. Congratulations on an excellent capture. TFS. : )

Great closeup of this bird. I have always loved birds of prey. The way they look at you like they are so superior. Very nice framing and composition and wonderful focus.

quel regard
magnifique portrait.bravo.
laurent

Hi Huseyin,
I saw this the other day and had to come back and find it when I had points to give. I really like this portrait. A unique composition and framing that works very well. Beautiful colors and razor sharp detail. Superb OOF backround here. I love these little Kestrels!
Scott

Awesome eye contact. Very good sharpness and the crop is perfect.

Nicely done

god how close!!!
well done on a super image

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-04-30 14:15]

Hello Huseyin , This one is ook beautiful ,his eyes colours
bg compositie ,sharp very good ,and framing ,good job ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

  • Great 
  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 373 W: 14 N: 538] (2881)
  • [2006-08-14 22:38]

Hello Gursu!
Nice picture! Excelent POV, colours and sharp details on this beautiful portrait!
Well done!
Regards,
Zeca

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