Winter Wren

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Winter Wren
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Copyright: Fikret Yorgancioglu (fiyo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 965 W: 5 N: 2177] (7914)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma EX 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO HSM DG
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-03 4:35
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Winter Wren
Binomial name:
Troglodytes troglodytes
(Linnaeus, 1758)

Tr name: Çit Kuşu

Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Troglodytidae
Genus: Troglodytes (disputed)
Species: T. troglodytes

Small in stature and incomparably energetic in voice, the Winter Wren inhabits moist forests and other habitats across much of North America. It is the only wren to be found outside the Americas, occurring also in Europe, Asia, and north Africa, with 35 or more recognized subspecies.

Description:
Very small, dark bird.
Short tail, usually cocked upward.
Uniform dark brown plumage overall.
Thin, pointed bill.

Size: 8-12 cm (3-5 in)
Wingspan: 12-16 cm (5-6 in)
Weight: 8-12 g (0.28-0.42 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.

Sound
Song is a remarkable continuous stream of melodious notes and trills, lasting 5 to 10 seconds. Songs vary by region. Call is a sharp or husky note, uttered singly or in pairs.

Conservation Status
Populations generally stable or increasing in most of range. Loss and fragmentation of preferred old-growth coniferous habitat in western North America may pose a threat.

Other Names
Troglodyte mignon (French)
Chivirín chochín (Spanish)
Wren (British) (English)

Cool Facts
Per unit weight, the Winter Wren delivers its song with 10 times more power than a crowing rooster.
Winter Wrens in western North America have more complex songs than eastern Winter Wrens. The western songs have about 36 notes per second on average, while the eastern songs have 16 notes per second.

Wrens probably originated in the New World, and the Winter Wren is the only one of the 78 species that is found outside the Americas. According to one hypothesis, the Winter Wren may have colonized the Old World by crossing over the Bering Straits during an interglacial period.

Winter Wrens sometimes roost communally in cold weather. In one case, 31 individuals were found together in a nest box in western Washington.

The Winter Wren sometimes builds several nests in a single breeding season. Nests are used for roosting or for repeated breeding attempts.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Winter_Wren.html
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A fine specimen taken from a lateral POV in perfect focus and exposure, with fine plumage and colouration details against a dark but colorful BG. Quite a usual performance from you Fikret Bey, TFS indeed!
Mehmet

Hello Fikrit,

Excellent image with superb sharpness and composition.
Superb feather details wich do look wonderful.
Great note and beautiful pose of the bird and light in the eye.
A real joy to look at.
Perfect work again. TFS!!!

Best regards, Harry

Fikret Bey selamlar. Harika bir enstantane. Mükemmel bir çekim. Çit kuşu kuş olalı böyle görüntülenememiştir sanırım. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

Selam Fikret Bey, uzun aradan sonra sizi görmek ne güzel. İnanın çekimi uzaktan gördüm ve altında sizin olduğunuzu görmeden bu Fikret Bey dedim. Herzamanki gibi nefis bir duruşta mükemmel bir enstantane yakalamışsınız. Elinize sağlık. Sağlıcakla...
Bayram

Hi Fikret,
This is an amazing shot with some very fine details on display!
Very well done,
Cheers!
Goldy

Fikret Bey
Nefis bir çekim. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Bahadır

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1630 W: 7 N: 3949] (12666)
  • [2008-04-03 9:16]

Hi Fikret,

A beautiful capture of this cute little Wren. He is in his classic pose with wonderful natural colors. Razor sharp details of his face, wings, plummage, and that marvelous tail. The background is superb as is the composition on the horizontal branch.

Jane

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1499 W: 242 N: 4896] (17203)
  • [2008-04-03 10:10]

How sharp can you get?! There's so much detail!
Very good pose and composition.
Excellent light and colours.
Great DOF too.
Stunning work Fikret!
Well done,

Joe

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 168 N: 6442] (20242)
  • [2008-04-03 10:21]

Hello Fikret,
Lovely capture of this cute little Wren in a typical pose. Great focus on the eye and very fine sharp details of the plumage. Good light and colours that stand out against the dark background.
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 5 N: 2655] (9626)
  • [2008-04-03 11:02]

Hola Fikret.
Wow. Just beautiful photo. Great image with high quality lavel in photographt.
Great work My friend.
Luis52.

Fikret bey muhteşem. Ben de daha önce çektiğim çitkuşunun güzel olduğunu düşünüyordum. Çıta yine çok yükseldi. Tekrar bu kuşun peşine düşmem gerekecek. Kutluyorum.
Selamlar
Mustafa

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2448 W: 207 N: 2034] (8111)
  • [2008-04-03 11:20]

Hello Fikret,
such a lovely composition, the bird is giving you a perfect pose. Nice sharp details and the sprkle in its eye looks lovely.
Nice neutral BG that shows off this beauty without any distraction.
TFS..Sky

Merhaba Fikret Bey, nefis bir çekim. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1809 W: 2 N: 4649] (17526)
  • [2008-04-03 13:45]

Hi Fikret. The detail in the feathers is first class . with natural looking colours. this little bird is never still for long so you did well to get this fine picture with nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

Splendido primo piano, eccellenti POV e composizione, ottima nitidezza e grande ricchezza di dettagli del piumaggio, molto belli i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

yine harika bir çekim Fikret bey. kutlarım. mükemmel keskinlik. koyu arka plan ve açı. hepsi çok güzel. elinize sağlık. Denizliye selamlar.

excellent sharpness and detail.very nice composition.beautiful colors.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 736 W: 0 N: 1439] (6460)
  • [2008-04-04 6:03]

Hi Fikret
Nice presentation.Good POV and sharp image.I like that dark OOF BG.Nice pose from your subject and also I lke the catch-light in the eye.
TFS Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2887 W: 145 N: 4170] (13485)
  • [2008-04-04 7:26]

Hi Fikret.
I think I can recognize your amazing pictures with close eyes : ))). Fantastic image. All is simply outstanding. Is it your studio work? : ))) Scene and quality are blameless. Bravo.
Alexei.

Hello Fikret,
Amazing sharp photo of this Wren. The details are perfect. Excellent natural colours, POV, composition and BG. Fantastic photo!
Regards,
Peter

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1647 W: 20 N: 4632] (15024)
  • [2008-04-04 8:48]

Hi Fikret,
Outstanding shot of this tiny Winter Wren with immaculate sharpness and colours on its plumage. Fantastic lighting and exposure levels and you have captured it in a striking pose with a fine DOF and a well chosen POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 776 W: 11 N: 1403] (4593)
  • [2008-04-04 11:49]

Hi Fikret

Superb shot of the little Wren, nicely composed shot with the classic tail up wren pose and a fine POV, the feather detail is excellent with very nice colours set against the dark BG.

Hil

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2034 W: 6 N: 1772] (12386)
  • [2008-04-05 2:46]

Hola amigo,
preciosa captura, bello disparo y magnífico foco, bg y espléndida iluminación.
saludos Fikret
pt

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 331 W: 63 N: 927] (2871)
  • [2008-04-07 12:23]

Hi Fikret,

if peoplemknew how small this 5 g bird is, yet you realized this breathtaking closeup, bravo! You even have the typical pose with the raised tail, and all the many small details. Thank you for this picture.
Best regards
Dietrich

Super composition,cong.

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 304 W: 0 N: 238] (1467)
  • [2008-06-14 10:01]

Merhaba Fikret bey 50-500 ile bu kadr güzel detay nasıl alıyorsunuz bilmiyorum ama hayranlıkla izliyorum ellerinize sağlık.

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