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Parrot
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Copyright: Volkan Akgul (krall) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 0 N: 55] (2214)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1 D MK III, 400f5.6 L
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-21 16:21
Viewed: 514
Points: 34
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Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 species in the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions. Also known as psittacines (pronounced /ˈsɪtəsaɪnz/),[1][2] they are usually grouped into two families: the Psittacidae (true parrots) and the Cacatuidae (cockatoos). Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Most parrots are predominantly green, with other bright colors, and some species are multi-colored. Cockatoo species range from mostly white to mostly black, and have a mobile crest of feathers on the top of their heads. Most parrots are monomorphic or minimally sexually dimorphic.

Parrots, along with crows, jays and magpies, are some of the most intelligent birds, and their ability to imitate human voices enhances their popularity as pets. Trapping of wild parrots for the pet trade, as well as other hunting, habitat loss and competition from invasive species, have diminished wild populations, and more parrots are threatened with extinction than any other group of birds.[3]

The most important components of most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material, and a few species also eat insects and small animals, and the lories and lorikeets are specialised to feed on nectar from flowers, and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree holes (or nestboxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which emerge altricial (helpless) young.

Extant species range in size from the Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot, under 10 g (0.35 oz.) and 8 cm (3.2 inches), to the Hyacinth Macaw, at 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length, and the Kakapo, at 4 kg (8.8 lbs). Some atypical parrots include the dimorphic Eclectus (the male is green and the female is red), the flightless lek breeding Kakapo. The Kaka, Kea and the Long-billed Corella have especially curved upper


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  • Great 
  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 40 N: 1066] (3452)
  • [2008-03-21 18:22]

Hello Volkan,
Congratulations on a wonderful shot of this Parrot, stunning detail, excellent colours, perfect exposure, really nice work, all the best Cheers Rick :)

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 4 N: 29] (1970)
  • [2008-03-21 20:07]

Mittu, Tutee and Totaa here we have various name for this bird hence there are also stories related to its generousness of this bird, the one story of a merchant leaving for another country and asking his pet about the message for the pets of proceeding country and the response, TFS.

Merhaba Volkan,
Amazing in flight capture!
You did it great to freeze the flight of the parrot, the wings are so sharp and very detailed.
The colours of the bird looks great against the blue sky.
Congratulations and thanks for share.
My best regards,
JM

You caught this bird in perfect flight! Wonderful lighting on this one! A very nice Parot shot! Cheers Josh Lewis.

Nice action taken, clear sky add more excitement. DOF adn POV are great too.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

Hi Volkan,
Beautiful action taken at its peak !! Sharp, saturated colours and spot on exposure too. TFS,
Anil

Hello Volkan,

Just marking today.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2245] (8266)
  • [2008-03-22 2:57]

Hem estetik, hem de teknik olarak mükemmel olmuş Volkan, Tebrikler..

Again a perfectly frozen capture in fine focus and brilliant colors against an azure sky Volkan, excellent plumage details from this lateral aspect, my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Volkan,
Another great in flight shot of a wonderful parrot.
Perfectly captured and excellent composition, sharpnes and exposure.
Colors, color contrast and feather details are most wonderful. Excellent work. TFS!!!

Best regards, Harry

  • Great 
  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 0 N: 926] (7969)
  • [2008-03-22 5:23]

Hi Volkan,

This is a nice actionshot. Very unusual to see a parrot like this. The colors and the blue sky are superb. TFS

regards,
Zeno.

Hello Volkan,
What an excellent photo. The colours and details are amazing. Great clarity! DOF and POV are very good. Wonderful composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Akgul
beautiful perfect timing picture. It is perfect in all aspects, like colors, sharpness ,compo...etc.. TFS

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 3 N: 715] (3332)
  • [2008-03-22 10:22]

hello sir,
no words to express.
its brilliant,
tfs

  • Great 
  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 347 W: 0 N: 283] (2182)
  • [2008-03-22 10:32]

Uma foto perfeita um pouso perfeito parabéns por esta imagem com tecnicas exelente de luz,
Nilson

Posterlik bir fotoğraf , tebrikler Volkan .

  • Great 
  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5841] (19634)
  • [2008-03-23 21:16]

I really like the pose you have captured, Volkan.
Technically perfect with sharp details and excellent exposure.
You managed to freeze the moment.
Such a colorful bird.
Love the wing and tail feathers all splayed out.
TFS. ; )

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