Vanellus chilensis

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Vanellus chilensis
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 57 N: 315] (1299)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of South America [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-22 11:31
Viewed: 466
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis (formerly Belonopterus cayennensis lampronotus) is a large wader. It is a common and widespread resident throughout Central and South America, except in the jungles of the Amazon and the Andes. This bird is particularly common in the basin of the River Plate. It is the national bird of Uruguay.


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This photo is taken near Trelew, Chubut, Argentina.

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  • Bass Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 97 W: 0 N: 116] (465)
  • [2008-02-22 13:59]

Hola Ferran!
Que contraste interesante entre el cielo y el ave. Nunca me había percatado del detalle de las puntas rojas en las alas. Es muy dificil tomar fotos de aves volando, asi que esta está muy buena!!!! Me encanta esta composición, felicitaciones!!
Gracias por compartir,
saludos!!!
Brenda

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 0 N: 280] (1619)
  • [2008-02-22 14:48]

Hi Ferran
This is very nice image of fly Vanellus chilensis
well done.

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