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Scaly-breasted Lorikeets


Scaly-breasted Lorikeets
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Copyright: Gethin Hill (inked) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 216] (642)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D (Rebel XTi), Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Bird Photos, Green Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-14 20:59
Viewed: 694
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
hi everyone,

took this picture recently on a stroll through my local park.. they are a pair of Scaly-Breasted Lorikeets (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus).

These are the other common lorikeet found around my area. Not as common, colourful, big or noisy as Rainbow's but i appreciate their visits to the backyard just as much.

These 2 have found a tree hollow to live in, i'm not sure if they live there or were investigating it for a potential nest site. I'd never seen where these guys live until this photo opportunity arose (not only do i learn from viewing posts, i learn from posting posts!). Suprisingly, this tree hollow is only about 2 meters off the ground, quite low i thought.

They looked at me and each other for a while, as if to say 'honey, this looks like a good spot although i'm not too sure about that person looking at us'.. they hung around for another couple of minutes and then flew off, and i haven't seen em since.


about the scaly breasted lorikeet's nesting behavior.. from wikipedia

Nesting

Breeding occurs in all months except March and April though usually August-January in the southern part of its range. These birds nest in hollow trees, usually high above the ground, with a layer of wood dust serving as a mattress at the bottom. They usually lay two eggs, rarely three; they are white, oval, and about 26 X 20 mm. Incubation lasts about 25 days. Males spend time in the nest hollow, but apparently do not share in the incubation. Both parents feed the young, which leave the nest six to eight weeks after hatching.
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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 8 N: 600] (1905)
  • [2008-02-14 21:21]

Gethin,
Nice shot of these beautiful birds. I've viewed your gallery and you have some very good photos posted.
My only suggestion for this shot would be to sharpen just a tad. I know whenever I upload to TN I still have to sharpen up just a bit because I seem to lose some detail during the posting process. Great job. TFS
Ron

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  • Tabib Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 114 W: 5 N: 109] (532)
  • [2008-02-14 23:17]

Hi Gethin,

Very beautiful Lorikeets you caught there.
Nice presentation/crop and sharp - can see all the detail in the bird's plumage.
Good contrast with the white bark.

cheers,
/Tabib/.

Hello Gethin,

These two birds are very well captured with one in the hole. The colors are so brilliant and contrasting very well with the tree trunk. You have focused very well and the sharpness is well written in this composition. The crop is pleasant in this aspect ration and good exposure and clarity. You have delivered another superb shot and very well done.

Regards,
Jusni

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 562 W: 0 N: 1371] (4547)
  • [2008-02-16 16:19]

Hello, what a sight those colourful birds in a park! Here, you would think they ran from their cage and got lost! The tree as the birds is strange to me, it seems there is no bark on it. Plus, you are right, we learn from posting posts! Sometimes I sit with an English-French dictionary, I look in some of my books for identification and texts, search on Internet... just like at school when I was a kid and I love it! I could search all day long. I like this picture because it is unusual, with those two curious creatures about to make an important decision. Nice shot and I look to see more of them from you,

Francine

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-02-18 8:35]

Hello Gethin,
How great to find these in your local park! This is a splendid capture of these two, both posing nicely for you. Great focus on both and sharp details and lovely colours against the light bark. Very well compoed!
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-02-21 18:28]

Hello Gethin

That is a really good capture.The details and focus are good.
Very good lighting and vibrant colours.
The bird checking out the nesting sight adds a lot of interest to the shot.
Nicely composed in the frame.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

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