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Noisy Friarbird


Noisy Friarbird
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 716 W: 37 N: 1555] (5005)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm USM 2.8 + 2 x Extender, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Backyard Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-23 17:26
Viewed: 790
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Not one of the prettiest birds in the garden, and yes I guess you could say it has the face only a mother could love, but the Noisy Friarbird is a large member of the honeyeater family with a distinctive naked black head and a strong bill with a prominent casque (bump) at the base, along with those with big red eyes.

The upperparts are dark brown to grey, the underbody is off-white, with silver-white feathers around the throat and upper breast, and the tail has a white tip.

It is a noisy and conspicuous bird mainly seen in small groups, usually up in trees.

They differ from other friarbirds by having a completely bare black head and upper neck. The Noisy Friarbird is found in eastern and south-eastern Australia, from north-eastern Queensland to north-eastern Victoria. It is also found in southern New Guinea

They prefer dry forests and eucalypt woodlands, as well as coastal scrub, heathlands and around wetlands and wet forests, and is found in most climate zones, extending into arid areas along rivers.

Its Partial migrant in the south of range, moving north in autumn and south in late winter.

The Noisy Friarbird eats nectar, fruit, insects and other invertebrates and sometimes eggs or baby birds.

They spend most of their time feeding on nectar high up in trees, only coming down to the ground occasionally to feed on insects. Often feed in noisy flocks, and with other honeyeaters such as the Red Wattlebird.

Noisy Friarbirds form long-term pairs, with both parents defending the nest and surrounds. The female builds the large, deep cup-shaped nest from bark and grass, bound with spider webs, slinging it in a tree-fork. She alone incubates the eggs, but both parents feed the young, up to three weeks after fledging.

The Noisy Friarbird can be a pest of orchards. Often found in remnant forest patches after agricultural clearing.

Link: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=112

Details: Shot Raw and converted to Jpeg, resized and cropped slightly, sharpened for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 13/09/2008 8:54:52 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 13.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x
Focal Length 800.0 mm
Image Size 579x800
Image Quality JPEG
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Standard
Sharpness 3
Contrast 0
Saturation 0
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 148 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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I find the bird very interesting, Richard. All creatures of nature look good to me. Though the bird is partilly hidden behind the tree trunk, its head is in full view. I like the look of it; it has got character. Look at that beautiful red eye!
The image is very well composed with the bird encased in the V formed by the branches.
The bokeh BG also supplements the appeal of the picture.
Thanks and best regards.
Ram

This might not be the prettiest bird, but it certainly has unusual markings that is more than enough to be noticed. I love how he is peering out over the ledge - perhaps food? Or better yet, is there another camera near by since they look so tasty?

The eye is very becoming and the feathers - they seem mix-matched, much like the long neck of a giraffe. (sp?)

Still, it is these amazing captures of animals I've never seen before that cause me to take notice and be more curious.

Thanks for making my day!

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  • Mariol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
  • [2008-09-23 18:31]

Hi Richard,
A very ineresting bird, well presented.
Good note. TFS
Regards, Mario

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 16 N: 618] (2530)
  • [2008-09-23 19:48]

HI Rick , a very nice image here , though the bird is partially behind the tree it gives a very natural appeal , good colors, detail , a nice natural framing , good composition , and a very interesting subject , thanks for sharing this
regards
Art

Hello Rick

They are all beautiful in their own way.
A lovely composition of this one in the tree.
The clarity is excellent with very good detail and colours.
TFS

Wolf

Hello Richard.
A looking much expressive!
A beautiful and uncommon bird, very well captured for you!
Excellent sharpness, colours and details.
Cheers,
José Roberto

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2008-09-24 7:56]

Hello Richard,
Interesting photo of a interesting bird. The focus on the upperpart of the body and the head is very good. Beautiful coloured and OOF BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-09-24 13:12]

Hello Richard,

Excellent capture of this bird. Superb composition. Excellent POV and sharpness. The light illuminates the bird very well. Great colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

hello Richard

excellent shot of this beautiful bird, and amazing bird for me,
fine POV and framing, i love his pose, beautiful luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details of the image, TFS

Asbed

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2008-09-24 23:11]

Hello Rick,
A great capture of a Noisy Friarbird: another species that I failed to capture well. Great POV, sharpness and lighting and I like the composition between the two branches.
TFS this 'beauty'
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 47 N: 435] (2905)
  • [2008-09-25 5:54]

A beautiful and unusual bird. Bald, horned, noisy and angry looking but still attractive to photographers :)
TFS Richard.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-25 8:12]

Hi Rick,

I think this Friarbird does have a beauty of his own. His face is interesting - the red eye is wonderful - the beak is fascinating. Wonderful pose showing off his nice plummage. Colors, details, and setting are all excellent.

Jane

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-09-25 11:08]

hello Richard
interesting and beautiful species and good capture
i like pose, POV, DOF, colours, details and pp working
TFS
regards
izler

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-09-29 7:16]

Hi Richard
Nice presentation of a specie I had never seen before.Good POV and excellent^plumage detail even if part of the subject is hidden.Even if the BG is busy it look very good due to the OOF aspect and the color.Interesting text to.
TFS Michel

What a lovely shot, Rick!So sharp it could cut!
Very well seen and captured!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-09-30 21:52]

Wonderful presentation of the Noisy friarbird here Rick.
I know it isnt one of the prettiest, bit it reminds of several other birds of the tropics that share features similar to this.
The eye very mcuch resemble th coucal's eye.The head and the neck resembles the noisy myna's.The beak is quite a minitaure version of the Indian Grey Hornbill.All these also make quite an amount of noise:)
The coature is excellent in details and in fine sharpness and details.I love the white bow the bird sports.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

"Out of ill and blessings un-bestowed, comes the goodness, hearts of Gold!" That is a rarely if ever used line from a screenplay I wrote 20 years ago...it just came back to mind as if it were the day I wrote it...and it fits your image well..Fine show! Truly!
Bob

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-10-02 23:08]

Hi Rick

Great shot of this Friar bird - excellent detail - especially the eye - plus great colours.

James

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-03 18:38]

Hello Rick,
Wonderful image with great composition and details. The red eye is really a focal point for me. Great job Rick, thank you.
Rick

Hello Richard
To take your saying a little further, this is a face only a mother and a pig farmer could love. I do not recall seeing this bald bird before, but I am sure its female think it's the cutes thing around. You got a good composition with the V formed by the two large branches and the bird in the fork. Good focus on the bird and fine lighting all around. Thanks for your welcoming comments on my 1st photo. Rehanna

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2993 W: 162 N: 961] (2823)
  • [2008-10-06 8:56]

Hello Rick,
Great capture of this noisy bird. The most attractyive part of this species must be the red eye! Excellent capture greatly in focus and showing sharp details. Fine natural colours and a pleasing composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hello Richard,
I read the first critique. Ram's words. And he said it very well.
I find it has some vulture characteristics due to the eye, head and bill. I never saw it before.
TFS
Annick

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