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Vermilion Flycatcher


Vermilion  Flycatcher
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/2500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-18 9:04
Viewed: 509
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus.

The Vermilion Flycatcher is a small passerine bird that can be found in the southwestern United States, Central America, and northern and central South America, and southwards to central Argentina. This is the only species in the genus Pyrocephalus.

The species grows to about seven inches in length, and is strongly dimorphic; males are bright red in color, with dark brown plumage. Females have a peach-colored belly with a dark grey upperside, and are somewhat similar to Say's Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe).

These tyrant flycatchers feed mostly on insects such as flies, grasshoppers and beetles. These are usually taken from mid-air, after a short sally flight from a perch.

The Vermilion Flycatcher is a favorite among birders, but not generally kept by aviculturalists, as males tend to lose their bright colors when taken from the wild and kept in cages. Most flycatchers are rather drab in color, but the Vermilion Flycatcher is an exception and is very striking. They are 6 inches long.

They lay 2 or 3 whitish eggs in a nest made out of twigs, stems and roots lined with hair. The eggs are incubated for around 2 weeks by the female bird and the young are ready to leave the nest after 15 days of hatching.

Saludos
Luis52.

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Hola Luis,
Wondeful species that we don't have around here..
Nice details and colors...

Hello Luis ,
Excellent colors ,very good composition and sharpness .
TFS and good luck .

Hello Luis,

A great capture with brilliant colors & details.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-07-18 9:39]

Hello Luis
Wonderful capture, I like vivid colors and excellent details.
Regards
Razvan

great portrait, TFS Ori

hello Luis
THIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
super composition with great sharpness and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Hello Luis,

Great capture. Beatiful colurs and composition. Thanks for shared. Regards

Mehmet

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-07-18 10:50]

Hi Luis. This has to be one of the brightest Flycatcher i have seen with the red feathers. You have taken it with a fine side view so we can see the fine detail you have captured . with rich colours. The bird stands out so well from the clear blue sky something we dont have at the momentin England. Well done TFS.
Nick..

My parents owned a small plot of land on Lake Erie for a while..in a town called Vermilion. It is looked up on a map.

Your azure blue sky pops that red out so much...this is a bird one could only miss if they were blind:-) And the sharpness of course with which you are familiar...is not only the glass but your fine eye!
Bob

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
  • [2009-07-18 11:34]

what a pretty red flycatcher! :-) excellent capture with good sharpness and wonderful details, love the pose with him sitting
on the end of the branch against the clear blue sky and the "eye-contact". well done & best wishes, thor.

Hello Luis!

Very well capture of Vermilion Flycatcher. I like strong colors of this bird, well choosen background and amazing quality of the picture.

Very well done!

Regards
Jacek

Hola Luis,
che meravigliosa immagine di Pyrocephalus rubinus dal magnifico colore "rubino", POV, nitidezza e composizione sono eccellenti e la luce e i colori sono straordinariamente belli
Grazie e complimenti
Saludos cordiales
Maurizio

Hola Luis,

Buena captura, en el limite preciso de la luminosidad, como para explotar todos los detalles del plumaje del ave, sus colores y su estructura.

Veo que usaste un enfoque muy preciso y has apoyado el trabajo con el trípode. Excelente resultado!

Saludos, buen día Domingo!

Jesús

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-18 16:18]

Hola Primo,

I love this little bird and unfortunately I only had a quick glimpse of one once in a park in Tucson. The red head is amazing and you show wonderful details of the face, eye and plumage. The pose and background are just marvelous.

Jane

hello Luis

another of you beautiful birds excellent photos,
with fine POV, fine focus excellent sharpness and details,
beautiful luminosity, the catch-light render the photo
more and more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Good picture and verry preety this bird.Regards.Alin.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2009-07-19 0:57]

Hello Luis,
A beautiful Flycatcher on the post. He is posing so nicely for you. The colors are lovely and natural, the details are sharp and clear. Nice catch light in his eye. I like the background and the composition.
Best regards Siggi

Hi Luis,
A nice capture of this beautiful and cute looking fly catcher. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Luis
Lovely presentation with wonderful color and fine clean detail.
tfs jon

WOWWWW!
Brilliant shot, Luis!
Love the colours and the way you've treated the harsh sunlight!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hello Luis
what a wonderful bird, i like his bright red body and brown Wings
beautiful pose and details on this Vermillon flycatcher
superb blue sky
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2269 W: 10 N: 2650] (15641)
  • [2009-07-20 9:38]

Hola Luis,
sin duda es uno de los pájaros mas bonitos que han salido de tu cámara,
gran encuadre y nitidez...
la combinación de colores del aves es hermosa,
saludos y abrazos a la familia.
a por otra sorprendente captura.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-07-24 11:49]

Hello Luis,
I´ve seen this beauty several times in South American countries. How beautiful! This is an excellent photo in great sharp sharpness and clear colours. Good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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