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Satin Bowerbird (Male)
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Satin Bowerbird
Description: Satin Bowerbirds are medium-sized (27cm - 33cm) birds. The adult male has striking glossy blue-black plumage, a pale bluish white bill and a violet-blue iris. Younger males and females are similar in colour to each other, and are collectively referred to as 'green' birds. They are olive-green above, off-white with dark scalloping below and have brown wings and tail. The bill is browner in colour. Young males may begin to acquire their adult plumage in their fifth year and are not fully 'attired' until they are seven.
Satin Bowerbirds have an amazing variety of sounds, including whistles, buzzing and hissing, as well as mimicry. The male also gives a loud "weeoo".
Habitat and Distribution: Satin Bowerbirds prefer the wetter forests and woodlands, and nearby open areas, although those around the Atherton Tableland are largely rainforest inhabitants. They are found along the majority of the eastern and south-eastern coast of Australia. The mature males are mostly solitary, but the 'green' birds are often seen in groups or quite large flocks. In winter (outside of the breeding season), birds move to more open country, and occasionally enter orchards. At this time, mature males may join the 'green' bird flocks.
Food and Feeding: Satin Bowerbirds feed mostly on fruits throughout the year. During summer (breeding) the diet is supplemented with a large number of insects, while leaves are often eaten during the winter months.
IMAGE INFORMATION
Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 2:30 p.m.
Date: 6th May 2007
Weather conditions: Dark - Inside Free Flight Aviary
Lens: Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM
Extender: Canon EF 1.4X II
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/250
F-Stop: F/7.1
Focal Length: 180mm
External Flash: Canon 580EX Speedlite
ISO: 200
Original file type: Digital Raw |
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Hi Pam
Nice shot of this black-blue bird. The blue eye is really matcihng the rest of the bird.
TFS
Ralf
- Debz
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(3283) - [2007-05-10 5:39]
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Hi Pam, this birds feathers really do look like satin. Very attractive and a good POV. You caught great light showing good detail and sharpness. Wonderful.
tfs
debz
G’day Pam a nice shot of the Satin Bowerbird and great nots to TFS Paul
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- nglen
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- [2007-05-10 8:22]
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Hi Pam. This avery good shot of the Bowerbird. very good detail and colours. the blue comes out well.good eye contact .and with the water droplets it all looks good. tfs good notes to.
Nick pt
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- carper
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(8208) - [2007-05-10 14:00]
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I like it Pam,
the blue eye is fantastic, what a sharpnes, good pov and a fantastic photojob here, well done.
have a nice day.
gr. jaap
Hi Pam,
Great job with the fill flash exposure here. You really brought out the vivid blues and intricate plumage detail. Another new one for me, and it's a beauty. Well done my friend!
Sorry I have been AWOL on the site. Started my own photography business on the side, and it has consumed all my time. Hope to get back soon!
Scott
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- manyee
(19726)
- [2007-05-11 3:57]
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Hi Pam,
The light on this bird is just perfect.
You managed to bring out his "satin" blues beautifully.
Fantastic details, water beads and all.
TFS. : )
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- OzBY
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- [2007-05-13 11:46]
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Hello Pam,
Great picture of this bird.
Great color, lighting and background
Oz
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