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Vermillion Flycatcher.


Vermillion Flycatcher.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/2000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -4- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-19 9:30
Viewed: 728
Points: 54
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Verillion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubins.)

Geographic Range
The Vermillion Flycatcher's range extends from the southwestern United States down through Mexico, Central America, and as far south as Argentina

The Vermillion flycatcher prefers open habitats such as arid scrubland, farmland, desert, savannah, cultivated lands, and riparian woodland settings. Specifically, their nests can be found in willows (Salix spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), cottonwoods (Populus spp.), mesquites (Prosopis spp.), and sycamores (Platanus spp.) lining streams. However they are not found in areas with a dense canopy of Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii) and mesquite understory

Vermillion flycatcher adult males are a bright scarlet or "vermilllion" color on the top of their head and on underparts. They have a dark-brown mask that covers the face, ear-coverts, and nape of neck. The top of the wings and the tail are also blackish-brown.

Adult females are grayish-brown on the top of their head, ear-coverts, and wings and tail. They are darkest at the tail and they have a superciliary grayish-white stripe on their face. Their underparts are whitish but become pale red. Their breast is streaked with gray, as well as their sides.

Immature females are similar to the adult female except that they have yellowish posterior underparts. Immature males look similiar to adult females during the summer of the second calendar year, but their underparts are salmon pink or pale-orange red in color.

Behavior.
Vermillion flycatchers spend little time on the ground. They are diurnal and are known like other flycatchers for their characteristic sallying from a perch to capture prey in mid-flight. No information is available on sleeping, roosting, or sunbathing. Both the male and female preen frequently during the day, and they are observed to wipe their bills on branches to clean them off after feeding.

Saludos
Luis52.
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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-03-19 9:38]

Hello Luis,
I saw this jewel more than once in different countries in South America. They are really beautiful. You made a fantastic photo of it in wonderful clear colours and a great composition. Good sharpness and details. Pleasant blue sky, pose and eye-contact.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Luis,
A nice capture of this beautiful Verillion Flycatcher. Excellent composition with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

splendid bird amazing color,
luminous splendid photograph
best regards Luis
Nasos

Tus colores al poder !
Siempre diferentes y similares a la vez, y eso denota tu estilo, eso también, siempre bellas.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1109] (5398)
  • [2009-03-19 10:02]

hi luis,
beautiful picture of this cute fly catcher. good details and composition.
The colour contrast suits very well
TFS

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-03-19 10:02]

HelloLuis,

You have made a photo with very nice and contrasting colors. The composition is fine having few elements. Therefore viewers attention is concentrated on the main subject, the bird.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1580] (6173)
  • [2009-03-19 10:42]

Hello Luis
Wonderful capture with great details, perfect focus and beautiful colors.
Regards
Razvan

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2009-03-19 10:43]

Hello Luis
What a pretty bird in flaming vermillion colours!

I am absolutely impressed by the fantastically handled exposure and the neat PP work showing well settled and rightfully handled colours on the bird.The pale blue sky as Bg makes for a nice contrast to this gorgeous beauty thus enhancing the red on the bird.

I like the way the perch is veering off in a diagonal fashion.A very nice composition worth every penny.Thanks a ton for sahring this along with the detailed notes.

Cheers
Silpa

Hola Luis,
che meraviglia di colore, rosso vermiglio da cui prende il nome in Inglese, una cattura con una splendida posa in una composizione strraordinariamente bella, ottimi definizione e dettagli.
TFS
Saludos cordiales
Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1135 W: 32 N: 1150] (3542)
  • [2009-03-19 11:00]

Hi Luis,
Beautiful capture against the blue sky.Excellent POV,colors,details and composition.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2009-03-19 11:48]

Hi Luis
very nice a bird
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-03-19 12:15]
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Hola Sr Luis,
A great capture of this spectacular Vermillion Flycatcher. The POV and composition against the blue sky are classic and technically this is great. Another image for the National geographic?. Maybe your waxwing will be in next month's issue in Swedish.
Gracias amigo,
Saludos,
Ivan

A well composed picture of a amazing coloured bird. How lucky to have them. Good clear, crisp focus. Good POV, the background throws the colurs forward. TFS. Regards Bill

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-03-19 13:01]

Hello Luis,
I like this POV and beautiful composition. You also caught nice details on the bird and great colors.The blue of the sky is very good.Best regards Siggi

hello Luis
this is a 10 pointer
great colour
super sharpness and beautiful details great composition
greeting lou

amazing bird, TFS Ori

hello Luis

very beautiful photography of the Verillion Flycatcher,
very fine POV and framing, beautiful red coloration
of parts of his plumage, beautiful luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details, and the catch-light
that render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Hello Luis
This shot is so beautiful !
you have taken this vermillon flycatcher with so great details and the colors are wonderful, nicely contrast between the red bird and the blue sky
great pose on this branch
very well done

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2009-03-19 17:22]

Hola monsieur Luis, this is so bright and colourful! The red and the blue are phenomenal. And thanks a lot for the notes, it is much appreciated.

Francine

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 1627] (5989)
  • [2009-03-19 17:58]

Hola Luis,
Que linda foto, the Vermillion Flycatcher is on of my favorite
birds, you captured this one with excellence... Well done

Everton

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2009-03-19 23:00]

Hi Luis.
Sweet picture of a most beautiful birdy. I like simply and so charming subject. I like brilliant presentation of this bird with terrific colour rendition, great details and at a very attractive calm pose. Bravo. Superb job.
Alexei.

Ciao Luis, wonderful red bird bird with fantastic details, lovely diagonal composition with splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Difficult to believe such beautiful birds exist on earth, Luis.
The bird is aptly named, considering how very red it is.
You have, as usual, made a perfect capture here. The bird is totally unobstruced and stands sharply against the blue sky.
A technically outstanding image.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Dare I say anything? wow Luis...this is one neat image...I think its value is held in the wonderful saturation of the bird itself in natural style. No problems here...of course had it been my shot it would have washed out...my luck or your skill one!
Bob

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2009-03-20 8:36]

Luis, amazing shot with superb sharp picture. Fantastic colors. Ganesh

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-03-20 12:53]

Hi Luis,it's simply a great colorfest! Very impressive the contrast between the red and the blue,top quality of sharpness! The point of view make a difference,very fantastic work,my great compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano

Wowwwww... What a beauty Luis:) realy beutifully coloured and cute bird which it is a novelty for me. You captured it expertly and perfect MF!
TFS and cheers,
Have a nice WE!

Bayram

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