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White-Eye
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Copyright: Leisa Hennessy (Snoops) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 170] (555)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Minolta Dimage Z5
Exposure: f/4, 1/40 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-04 6:48
Viewed: 776
Points: 14
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now from my search for the last few week has come up with this Broad-ringed White-eye, (Zosterops poliogaster) as a name for this guy... they say he comes from East African highlands, from Eritrea to north-east Tanzania, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 250,000 km2. The global population size has not been quantified, but it is believed to be large as the species is described as "locally common" to "abundant" in much of its range.
Now i could be wrong...lol not much info on this guy.. or many other White-eyes so if you know the real ID of him please let me know :)
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The white-eyes are small passerine birds native to tropical and sub-tropical Africa, southern Asia and Australasia. They also inhabit most of the islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Many white-eye species are endemic to single islands, and the brown-backed species only occur on islands, but some have a very wide distribution. The birds of this group are mostly of undistinguished appearance, the plumage above being generally either mouse-coloured or greenish olive, but some species have a white or bright yellow throat, breast or lower parts, and several have buff flanks. They have rounded wings and strong legs. The size ranges up to 6 inches (15cm) in length. All the species of white-eyes are sociable, forming large flocks which only separate on the approach of the breeding season. They build tree nests and lay 2-4 unspotted pale blue eggs. Though mainly insectivorous, they eat nectar and fruits of various kinds.
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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-06-04 7:48]

Hello Leisa,
excellent capture, with a wonderful pose. Exposure and colors are very nice. Good sharpness and details. A wonderful comosition.
TFS..Sky

Hi Leisa

Just can say wow, so cute and very nice shot. sharp details and perfect POV and DOF.
I also like his pose.
well done

TFS
timon

Hi Leisa, amazingf bird with its white eye.
Good shot with nice details and colors,
Andrea

interesting shot

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  • Kris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 129] (1806)
  • [2006-06-04 15:30]

What a fantastic celebration of framed in nature - absolutely perfect. Great picture, excellent colours and very good details. I really like this photo. Regards.

Hello Leisa! It looks very much like this little guy has just finished combing his feathers, they are so neat and in place! Wonderful detail. I thought the head was a little out of focus, but that white eye brings the focus back. Gorgeous lighting on his tummy. Well done! Linda

Hi Leisa,
Adorable white-eyes. Nice captured with great details, composition, pov. TFS
JC

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