Mimus patagonicus

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• cuckooroller (0)
• [2008-02-14 6:41]
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Hi Ferran,
I will field this one as few on TN have the expertise for the southern Neotrops. No, not Neoxolmis - that look jizz-wise rather like a kind of chubby Saxicola chat (an Old World Saxicolinae genus).

This bird it should be noted is moulting some of the covert feathers, and it should also be noted that it has extremely worn plumage (v. the thinning of the white lateral (and terminal) retrical edges, as well as the white lateral edges of the flight feathers.

So, what the heck is it?

Mimus patagonicus.

EDIT: I just noticed you are from near Barcelona (perhaps my favorite European city), and therefore near Lynx Edicions - (at Bellaterra). You might try and get a hold of the fabulous HBW series that they publish if you do not have it. They have already covered both the Tyrannidae, as well as the Mimidae.

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• MMM (8957)
• [2008-02-14 7:22]

Hello Ferran
Nice presentation.Good POV and excellent details from the plumage.I like the pose from your subject.Also nice eye's contact.
TFS Michel

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• cako (3213)
• [2008-02-14 9:05]

Hi Ferran
this si a very nice image
very good sharp
well done.

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• vanderschelden (30147)
• [2008-02-14 14:49]

Hello Ferran,
The sun is in the south , I guess and thus the light is rather difficult; you managed well though to get a more than decent exposure.
Good compo, pose, DOF,...
TFS
Annick

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• Miss_Piggy (7407)
• [2008-02-16 4:51]
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Hallo Ferran
Impressive! Superb pose, composition and colours in this capture of this bird.The gravel background is not a negative feature and actually makes him stand out well. Great details and beautiful plumage. This one has a lovely pose for you! The overall impression is excellent. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna