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Whistling-Duck


Whistling-Duck
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Copyright: Marcio Negrao (mnegrao) Silver Note Writer [C: 6 W: 0 N: 24] (665)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-12
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-12 10:38
Viewed: 1004
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Portuguese]
White-faced Whistling-Duck (Family: Anatidae, Species: Dendrocygna viduata) - Length: 41 to 46 cm. This bird is found locally throughout Brazil, in ponds surrounded by rushes, marshes and flooded fields. It gathers in small groups on the ground during the day, becoming more active around sunset. When frightened, it flies up and circles above the spot where it was before, emitting continuous, whistling cries. It nests in marshy areas or in tree hollows, laying as many as nine eggs at a time. Its Brazilian names are irerê, marreca-piadeira, assobiadeira, chega-e-vira, marreca-viúva and viuvinha, among other names.
(text of the Site Brazil 500 Birds)

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Hola Marcio,
Muito bonita fotografia. Bonita qualidade de imagem.
Very good shot and good sharpness..!
Best regards,
Patrick

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  • whjb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 51 W: 26 N: 172] (683)
  • [2006-12-12 12:35]

Hi Marcio,

Sharp and detailed showing all the colours of this bird. The beak shows of nicely against the brownish back. The green BG contrasts the duck very well.

TFS
Willem

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