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Cedar Waxwing


Cedar Waxwing
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 200, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-11 5:17
Viewed: 595
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Another shot of the Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum, 18 cm) that I took a few wekks ago in the Parc Nature Pointe-aux-Prairies in Montreal.


The Cedar Waxwing is one of the most frugivorous birds in North America. Many aspects of its life, from its nomadic habits to its late breeding season, may be traced to its dependence upon fruit.
Description
Medium-sized songbird.
Gray-brown overall.
Crest on top of head.
Black mask edged in white.
Yellow tip to tail; may be orange.
Size: 14-17 cm (6-7 in)
Wingspan: 22-30 cm (9-12 in)
Weight: 32 g (1.13 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes nearly alike.
Sound
Calls are very high pitched "bzeee" notes.
Conservation Status
Populations increasing throughout range. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.
Other Names
Jaseur d' Amérique (French)
Ampelis Americano, Picotera, Chinito (Spanish)
Cool Facts
The name "waxwing" comes from the waxy red appendages found in variable numbers on the tips of the secondaries of some birds. The exact function of these tips is not known, but they may serve a signaling function in mate selection.
Cedar Waxwings with orange instead of yellow tail tips began appearing in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada beginning in the 1960s. The orange color is the result of a red pigment picked up from the berries of an introduced species of honeysuckle. If a waxwing eats the berries while it is growing a tail feather, the tip of the feather will be orange.
The Cedar Waxwing is one of the few temperate dwelling birds that specializes in eating fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several months. Unlike many birds that regurgitate seeds from fruit they eat, the Cedar Waxwing defecates fruit seeds.
The Cedar Waxwing is vulnerable to alcohol intoxication and death after eating fermented fruit.
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These waxwings are just stunning birds, I really like the way you have captured this bird, the pose is superb and the eye contact/focus is first rate,,,Lovely subtle colours on the underside as well...great DOF.

Hi,

A very very handsome waxwing Mario, TFS

Hello Mario,
excellent shot of the Cedar wax wing taken with very good POV, sharpness and details. Nice pose captured. The OOf background complements the bird.
TFS & Regards,
Smitha.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1888 W: 245 N: 6180] (22002)
  • [2008-03-11 5:38]

Hi Mario,
another fabulous image of a Cedar Waxwing!
Lovely muted colours and nice even lighting.
Excellent composition.
Impeccable image quality.
Very well done,
Joe

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 23 N: 930] (5015)
  • [2008-03-11 6:04]

Bonjour Mario, mais cet oiseau porte le masque de Zoro!! remarquable harmonie de teintes, dans les roses tous les dégradés sont présents!! et... la composition est parfaite. Bravo, Didier.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-03-11 6:21]

Hello Mario,
Another superb capture of the Waxwing in a fine pose. Great focus on the eye, sharp details and I love the light reflected from the snow. Fine background too and very well composed.
Many thanks, Ulla

Hi Mario!

You present us a particularly beautiful picture of the Cedar Waxwing. The picture is hold in wonderful colors and I'm impressed by the unity of the color tones that make this picture an outstanding one. Beside this, the richness of the details is amazing. You laso have not centered the bird, and that adds to the value of the picture.

Congratulations!

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2008-03-11 6:29]

Hola Mario,
delicada captura,
hermoso plumaje y buenos tonos.
textura y delicado pov.
saludos

Very nicely done as usual...sharp spot on focus etal...L'oiseau les images sont une spécialité pour vous oui ? And they shall always be so!
Bob

Bonjour Mario,

Encore une très belle photo de ce jaseur. On dirait qu'il prend la pose pour la photo. Bonne netteté et très belles couleurs. Superbe arrière-plan.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-03-11 7:46]

Hello Mario,
Another excellent bird portrait, this time of a Cedar Waxwing. Apart from the fine technical standard I like the pose and POV set in a superb composition.
Very nice to view and thanks for sharing this,
Ivan

Exquisite Mario! The pose, soft lighting, comp, as well as analagous BG colors and framing work together to make this a fantastic image. Beautiful. tfs my freind, Richard

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-03-11 8:30]

Hi MArio

Beautiful shot - great pose and lovely detail and colour. We only see th Eurasian Waxbill when it is an exceptionally cold winter further north.

James

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-03-11 8:30]

Hola Mario.
Finos tonos de colores en la foto. hermosa la pose y alta nitidez. Una exelente presentaion
Saludos Mario.
Luis52.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-03-11 9:05]

Hi Mario,

Another beautiful waxwing in a marvelous pose. I love the way he has turned his head. Very sharp details and wonderful colors. Again, a superb composition.

Jane

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7979)
  • [2008-03-11 11:01]

Hi Mario,

This waxwing is photogenius. I like the expression of this bird. The colors of bird and background fit together. Outstanding capture.

regards,
Zeno.

Splendida immagine, eccellente composizione, dettagli super e allo stesso tempo "delicati", magnifici colori, e come sempre quel tocco in più che ti mette in contatto diretto con questo bellissimo uccello. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hello Mario,
Good image of this Cedar Waxwing. Stylish haircut;-)
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hello Mario,
The exposure and focus is spot on in this lovely shot with total sharpness, good colour and details!
always with the top quality image from each posting from you, my special compliment!
best regards
Tony

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2008-03-11 13:01]

Bonjour Mario
Très belle prise de ce Jaseur d'Amérique, bonne netteté et couleurs, belle attitude du sujet.
Amicalement Robi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-03-11 13:27]

Hi Mario. This must be one of the most elegant looking birds on TN. such beautiful colours and markings which you have captured so well. i like the dark line around the eye. a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-03-11 15:10]

2 points merite' pour toi,je sais plus quoi dire,mes plus gros compliments,Luciano

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  • sray Silver Star Critiquer [C: 24 W: 0 N: 0] (242)
  • [2008-03-11 16:12]

Bravo Mario
Une autre excellente prise . J'adore la pdv . Belle netteté et le bg est super pour moi .
Merci du partage
Serge

Hello Mario,
Another great capture of this beautiful bird, superb vivid colors and nice contrast, excellent sharpness and very good depth of field, good composition and pov, very nice light and greAT POSE.
aNGELA

Bonsoir Mario,

Magnifique photo avec une pose gracieuse, pafaite pour le reste! Merci,

Eugène

Hi Mario,
Excellent posture of the bird and a great POV. Even though the picture has a lot of colors in it, the entire tone of the picture is brownish and that's pretty unique. Superb composition and technically perfect shot.

Congratulations!!

TFS

Kirti

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1812 W: 29 N: 5246] (17188)
  • [2008-03-11 19:01]

Hi Mario,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Cedar Waxwing with lovely colours and details on its silky plumage. Beautiful lighting and exposure and I like the glint on its eye and the OOF natural surrounding. Excellent DOF and chosen POV and a marvellous composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Awesome shot of this waxwing Mario. The colour and detail found in this shot of yours is excellent. He was very cooperative in his pose, looking back over his shoulder like this. It makes for an excellent composition. As per normal, you've presented this very well in a neutral frame that ties in well with the bird, and supplied excellent notes.

Thanks, John

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2138 W: 224 N: 3959] (13149)
  • [2008-03-12 2:40]

Hi Mario

What a splendid pose you've captured here!
He turned his head just perfectly to face you and to stand so nicely in that great sunlight.
The colors are gorgeous and the contrast is also great - especially on that dark band over his eye - with just that terrific catchlight in the middle to brake it and make it stand out even better,
Spot-on exposure and DOF, all presented with an impeccable level of clarity!

BRAVO and TFS
Horia

Hi Mario,
A perfect capture of this beautiful Cedar Waxwing friend! All photographic criteria are excellent as usual. I like especially the pose of the bird :-) lovely. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 785] (2478)
  • [2008-03-12 5:04]

Hello Mario,
Their body does look quite waxy isnt?
Very nice posture of the CEdar Waxwing captured with good clarity, sharpness and lighting.The OOF BG add to the attention on the subject.
Very wel done.
TFS & Cheers

Hello Mario,
Another excellent photo. This time of this Waxwing. Except the usual quality, the whites in the bird give just the good accents in the photo.
Regards,
Peter

This is beautiful... perfect focus. Love the background and turned pose.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

salut Mario

très belle composition photographique du Jaseur d' Amérique,
excellent POV et cadrage, excellent DOF,
excellente netteté et détails du plumage et joli catch-light à l'oeil,

TFS

Asbed

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-03-13 4:37]

Salut Mario,
a beautiful shot with such an nice OOF BG.
Lovely pose from your little waxwing friend and the sharpness is wonderful.
TFS..Sky

Bonjour Mario,

Le jaseur d'Amérique sur la branche est impressionnant. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails et les couleurs de l'oiseau. La lumière fait ressortir les couleurs. le sujet est bien cadré. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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