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Pine Grosbeak


Pine Grosbeak
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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: 2008-02-20
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/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Red Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 10:10
Viewed: 736
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Another male Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator 20-25cm)
sitting on a Spruce branch in the boreal forrest of Montmorency.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu
One of the larger members of its family, the Pine Grosbeak is a bird of the boreal forests, found across northern Eurasia and North America, and south into the mountains of western Canada and the United States. A large, unwary finch, it makes periodic winter irruptions into southern Canada and northern United States. It is the largest and rarest of the "winter finches."
Cool Facts
The tameness and slow-moving behavior of the Pine Grosbeak gave rise to local name in Newfoundland of "mope."
Winter flocks may stay near a tree with abundant fruit until all of it is consumed.
Winter irruptions are infrequent and irregular. To see an illustration of the invasion of the winter 1997-98, based on data gathered through BirdSource's Winter Finch Survey, click here.
A breeding adult Pine Grosbeak develops pouches in the floor of its mouth for carrying food to its young.
During most of the year, 99% of diet is vegetable matter, especially buds, seeds, and fruits of spruce, pine, juniper, elm, maple, mountain ash, apple, and crabapple. It feeds insects and spiders to its young, though, often mixed with plant foods. It drinks water or eats snow daily.
Description
topSize: 20-25 cm (8-10 in)
Wingspan: 33 cm (13 in)
Large finch; medium-sized songbird.
Plump, heavy-chested.
Dark wings with two white wingbars.
Large stubby curved bill.
Male red.
Blackish-brown tail and wings.
Tail long and slightly forked.
Eyes black.
Bill dark.
Legs dark.
Sex Differences
Sexually dimorphic: Male with rosy-red head, chest and back, rest gray; females with yellow-olive where male has red.
Male
Pinkish-red head, breast, back and rump. Streaked back. White undertail coverts. Blackish brown wings and tail. White wingbars and tertial edges.
Female
Yellowish olive head and rump. Gray underparts and back. Blackish brown wings and tail. White wingbars and tertial edges.
Immature
Immature male usually is indistinguishable from immature or adult female until the second year when it molts and grows new reddish feathers. Some young males have some red or orange feathers in the body plumage, which females apparently lack. Females average duller than males (especially on the crown and rump) and have a lighter russet tinge to the head or lighter olive tinge to the breast than males. The color of the head and body is often golden orange or reddish bronze in males, in contrast to golden yellow of the female, and the chin is often buffier or more brown-gray than in the female.
Sound
Song is a sequence of clear, warbling, flute-like notes. Flight calls vary geographically, but can sound like "tee-tee-tew," resembling calls of Greater Yellowlegs.
Range
Breeds in subarctic and subalpine coniferous forests of North America and Eurasia.
Winter Range
Winters mainly in breeding range, but may go farther south irregularly to southern Canada and northern United States.
Habitat
Breeds in open coniferous forests.
Wintering areas determined by food availability, so found in wider variety of habitats, including urban areas.
Found in flocks in winter; strongly territorial in breeding season. Distinctive call note often given in flight.
Conservation Status
Status largely unknown because of difficulty of assessing populations.
Other Names
Durbec des sapins (French)
Camachuelo picogrueso (Spanish)
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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 0 N: 90] (7755)
  • [2008-03-24 10:27]

Hi Mario
Nice shot again. Great colours, light, POV and sharpnes.
Well done mf

osse

Hello Mario,
You arranged the elements in your work very well; excellent composition. The selection happened through simplification and this provides a very beautiful image. Furthermore you didn't achieve a too studio like portrait through the former. On the contrary its habitat through background, foreground and perching
are depicted very effectively.
Congrats and thank you for sharing..
Annick

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 405 W: 0 N: 630] (2537)
  • [2008-03-24 10:55]

Hi Mario,

Very good bird portret. As usualy I am fascinated by the way you use the light in your photos. This is a new example. Very good image quality as it is very sharp and clear.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hello Mario, very impressive composition. The background has brought out the colours of the head very well, the use of light is excellent. The focus and sharpness is without a fault. fine work and TFs, best regards h

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1482 W: 18 N: 3044] (11160)
  • [2008-03-24 12:46]

Hi Mario

Another beautiful bird shot. You do these so well. Beautiful colour tones and perfectly exposed. The details captured in both the bird and his perch are wonderful. Lovely close framing and pin sharp

TFS

Karan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-03-24 13:04]

Hi Mario. Each day you find a fantastic shot. you must have an endless supply. this one has so much fine detail and warm colours. A nice POV. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Mario,

Lovely bird.Excellent photo with nice details and good sharpnes.I liked very much.

Un'altra splendida composizione, eccellenti POV e DOF, ottimi dettagli e magnifici colori supportati da una perfetta esposizione bilanciata fra luce naturale ed artificiale che dà una straordinaria lucentezza all'occhio. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Bonjour Mario,

Encore un portrait magnifique aux couleurs à la fois vives et tendres! Il semblerait que ceux du JB sont déjà partis. Merci,

Eugène

salut Mario

rien qu'en regardant le thumbnail j'ai su que cette image
venais de toi, et comme d'habitude très belle photo avec
la pose de l'oiseau, l'excellent POV et cadarge de l'image,
excellent DOF, belle douceurs des couleurs
et excellent détails du plumage, TFS

Asbed

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 0 N: 1623] (5300)
  • [2008-03-24 16:43]
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J'ai fait un jeu de mots inconscient en ouvrant ton site, je me suis dit, très sérieusement: Que nous a-t-il pondu aujourd'hui? Blague à part, ta photo est superbe, un délice pour les yeux. C'est tellement beau de voir les plumes disposées en tuiles. Ton objectif nous fait voir plus que dans la vraie vie.Merci Mario!

Francine

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-03-24 18:27]

Hola Mario.
Aqui otra muy bella foto, y como es costrubre de alta nitidez y hermosos colores. La pose y su entorno es muy bello tambien.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2847)
  • [2008-03-24 18:46]

Bonjour Mario,

Très belle pose du durbec!
Excellent détails et couleurs naturelles bien rendues.
Très bien fait!

Lise

I love pine grosbeaks. They have become my favorite eastern/central woodland bird this winter. I wish they were here. I've been told that they have them in Alaska. I guess they like the cold. This is a gorgeous image. Just perfect. I love it.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hello Mario,
WOW, Fantastic close up, superb sharpness, depth of field and details, beautiful vivid colors, lovely light, great pose and very nice composition.
Angela

Another notch in the Mario belt...at times I wonder if you like birds best or race cars...I love your images of race cars almost as much as these but not quite...you're tops in aviary!
Bob

What I enjoy so much is the constant good compositions you come up with. That lens gives such a good DOF and brings out exceptional colours.(hard to admit for a Nikon shooter)
I like the clarity of the claws clutching the branch so well.
TFS

Hello Mario. Nice perch on that tiny branch in diagonal perspective, Excellent sharpness especially around the eye with beautiful exposure of the plumage. Regards. Jusni

Hi Mario,
Excellent composition! The details and DOF wonderful. Superb sharpness as usual. As always I liked the pose of this male Pine Grosbeak friend. TFS.
Regards,

Bayram

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1888 W: 245 N: 6180] (22002)
  • [2008-03-25 3:16]

Stunning image Mario!
The plumage of this bird is magnificent!
I love the rosy pink colouring against the dark green, almost teal, coloured Pine tree in the BG.
Very well composed and a great POV.
I'm lost for words with the image quality.
Very well done,

Joe

Hi Mario
Simply stunning, excellent detail, wonderful composition, well framed, really nice work, all the best Cheers Rick :)

Bonjour Mario,
Quand vas tu nous presenter une mauvaise photo,? pour que l'on puisse la critiquer!

Bel oiseau, superbe POV et excellents details, comme d'habitude
Bien cordialement
Albert

Bonjour Mario,

Très beau portrait de ce durbec. Parfait netteté, le détail des plumes est excellent. Superbe lumière et couleurs.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Hello Mario,
Again a superb photo. Light and clear colours are splendid. The deatils in the feathers perfect. DOF, POV and composition are excellent. Unbelievable, every day such a quality. Even the BG is always top!
Regards,
Peter

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1812 W: 29 N: 5246] (17188)
  • [2008-03-25 10:34]

Hi Mario,
Outstanding shot of this charming Pine Grosbeak with such amazing colours and sharpness on its plumage. Superb lighting and exposure and I like the glint on its eye. You have captured a fine pose with a perfect DOF and a well chosen POV. The BG looks majestic and illustrates the habitat well. Excellent composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 13 N: 1442] (4951)
  • [2008-03-25 15:57]

Hi Mario

Excellent capture of the beautiful Pine Grosbeak, a well composed close up shot with a great POV and lovely pose, the details are nice and sharp with really pretty colours and light.

Hil

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 1 N: 124] (2104)
  • [2008-03-25 17:10]

Salut Mario,
Tout simplement parfait cette photo. Les couleurs sont superbes et la posture de l'oiseau est excellente. J'aime particulièrement le BG qui donne l'impression d'une peinture.
Félicitation,
Roger

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2008-03-26 1:10]

Hi Mario,
Details on the plumage, focus, sharpness, exposure handling, colors, POV, and composition are very good. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Hi Mario,
You've mastered the art of birding!This is such a cute subject, plus your execution of the shot is perfect...
Cheers!
Goldy

What, a boy in pink! Nature are wonderful and it comes in all colors. Great shot of this Pine Grosbeak. Technically all is great, nothing for me to pick on. Love the composition with plenty of spare room all around. Well managed color and light with natural color and light. Simply lovely, and very well presented with the frame.
Way

Bonjour Mario,

Le Durbec des sapins sur la branche est impressionnant. Il semble être figé sur place. La prise de vue permet de voir avec précision les détails et les couleurs de l'oiseau. La lumière rehausse les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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