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Jabiru


Jabiru
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Copyright: jon cody (darwin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 0 N: 454] (1712)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, 100-400L is
Exposure: f/8, 1/3000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-05 20:30
Viewed: 708
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 50
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Black-necked Stork/Jabiru
Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

The Black-necked Stork, or Jabiru, is the only stork found in Australia. Standing at a height of 129 - 137 cm, with black and white body plumage, glossy dark green and purple neck and massive black bill, it is easily distinguished from all other Australian birds. The legs are long and coral-red in colour. The female is distinguished by its yellow eye. Immature birds resemble adults, but the black plumage is replaced by brown and the white plumage is duskier.

This species is restricted mainly to coastal and near-coastal areas of northern and eastern Australia. Throughout the monsoonal areas of northern Australia, the Black-necked Stork is still widespread, but fewer numbers appear southwards to eastern Australia. In the past the species was found in much of eastern New South Wales, but is now extinct throughout much of this area. The range of the Black-necked Stork has been reduced with the modification of floodplains and tall reedbeds for agriculture, mining and human settlement.

The Black-necked Stork inhabits wetlands, such as floodplains of rivers with large shallow swamps and pools, and deeper permanent bodies of water. Occasionally individuals will stray into open grass, woodland areas or flooded paddocks in search of food.

Outside the breeding season, small family groups may be seen. These groups may be partially nomadic or may stay in the same area.

The Black-necked Stork feeds on fish, small crustaceans and amphibians. Most prey is caught by the bird jabbing and seizing it with its large bill. Some food is caught by lunging forward with a large stride or by leaping into the air.

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hello Jon

excellent in-flight shot of this amazing bird, with fine POV,
i love the way diagoannly the bird is framed on the image,
excellent sharpness and details i love the clouded background too,

TFS

Asbed

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 42 N: 1150] (3720)
  • [2008-07-05 21:12]

Hi Jon,

Awrsome in-flight shot of this Jabiru, those colours are just stunning, excellent detail, looks amazing up against that Top End Sky just superb mate, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

Hello Jon (Darwin),
Great capture of Black-necked Stork's rear view with almost all details intact. It's like big aircraft immediately after take off turning port side :)
Regards-Subhash

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-05 22:42]

Hello Jon

This is a wonderful capture of this beautiful and unique bird.
The colours are impressive and well saturated.
Very well captured in flight,the diagonal tilt of the bird works well.
Excellent pov.
TFS

Rob

OH my goodness! That is just the most amazing bird. You get today's prize!!!!! What a great photo. Are you sure she is real???? I just love her! However did you manage to shoot her from above? A+

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hello Jon,

Not at home, only marking.
Mariki

Hello Jon,
Wonderful photo in splendid light and colours, also in the BG. Excellent composition. Very beautiful!
Regards,
Peter

Hi Jon,

Excellent capture of this Black-necked Stork in flight. Good composition and POV, sharp details and nice colours.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Jon

Excellent in-flight shot of one of my favourite birds.
Superb colours
Excellent sharpness and composition
Great POV and DOF.

Great work

Chris

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2465 W: 168 N: 7448] (23526)
  • [2008-07-06 7:39]

Hello Jon,
This looks almost like a fantasy bird in a child's drawing! It is so amazing and your capture is brilliant! I love its pose and the bright long legs. Very well timed and you show fine clear details and colours against the beautiful sky. Well done!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

Hi Jon,
not bad, to be called by Darwin himself to lend an eye on some natural beauty. This Jabiru is sensational, how you caught it sailing, the splendid colors, all sharp, the light just right. My congratulations, Charles, and keep up popping interesting questions on sexual selection at us.
Best regards
Dietrich

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1785 W: 8 N: 4627] (14955)
  • [2008-07-06 10:37]

Hi Jon,

A spectacular shot of this Stork in flight. The position is wonderful - the tail feathers make her look like she is wearing s skirt! Beautiful colors and details - I love the wing tips. A wonderful sky that is a perfect background.

Jane

amazing capture, TFS Ori

Un'altra bellissima cattura in volo di questo coloratissimo Jabiru, ottimi POV e la composizione con le ali sulla diagonale, splendidi i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Jon,

Superb shot of this interesting Black-necked Stork which I have not seen before. Perfectly focused and captured in-flight. TFS. Have a nice new week friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-07 1:28]

Hi Jon,
Beautiful in flight capture.Vivid colors,cross framing,BG and POV are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 385 W: 0 N: 370] (1982)
  • [2008-07-07 5:52]

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

Hello Jon,
outstanding shot!stunning details,great composition,
very well done,
tfs

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5540] (20950)
  • [2008-07-07 12:45]

Hi Jon. A first class inflight shot of this beautiful bird. your shot has done it proud. great detail and rich colours. well done TFS Intresting notes.
Nick..
i will be back PT

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2348 W: 61 N: 3801] (12188)
  • [2008-07-08 2:16]

Hi Jon,
Another very nice in flight capture of this beautiful black-necked stork. Plumage colors,and the wingspan look great. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4802] (21322)
  • [2008-07-09 19:20]

Hello Jon, what a masterpiece you've done! I just love it! Directly in my favorites! Thanks!

Mario

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-07-10 7:47]

Hola Jon.-
Una exelente imagen, el Ave tiene bellos colores en su plumaje y patas,. El encuadre en diagonal es muy hermoso.
Saludos Jon.
Luis52.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-11 11:06]

Hi Jon,
Outstanding shot of this elegant Jabiru in flight. Perfect timing and skill displayed here. The wings span looks huge with the red legs standing out from the BG. Very impressive sharpness and colours and I like your POV to portray it. Superb diagonal composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Nice looking glider Jon..was this one remote controlled? ;-}}
You've posted this bird before, still can't get over the wild color combination it has..
Well done!
Howard

Hi Jon,
This is one of the most original birds that I have ever seen! It blue head is so strange... This is a very good in-flight shot, something which is not easy to de (not for me...) I like this composition a lot. Well seen and TFS,
Claudine

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