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Bem-te-vi


Bem-te-vi
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Copyright: Jose Augusto L Hauer (zeca) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 14 N: 531] (2809)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Cannon EOS Rebel XTi, Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Nice Birds, Birds / Aves, Birds of Brazil, Birds of South America [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-11 18:35
Viewed: 576
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a very common bird in Brazil. His sings a lot, and we hear something like "bem-te-vi" so its why his name is "Bem-te-vi".
"Pitangus sulphuratus", called Great Kiskadee in english.
This is one of the most common birds in South America, and we can find him everywhere, with the exception of the Pacific coast and in the far south.

These flycatchers are aggressive and will rip up other birds nests to get material for its own nest. Their nests are spherical in shape, about the size of a football (soccer) and with a side entrance.
They eat almost anything including fish (and have been seen catching hummingbirds) but their normal diet consists of insects and fruit.

Their call is one of the best known in South America and has given rise to its name in various languages: Kiskadee in English; Bem-te-vi in Portuguese and Cristo-Rey in Spanish.

Regards,
Zeca
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This is a nice looking bird. I like your capture in the tree with such nice sky colour.
Very interesting notes.

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1729] (5398)
  • [2007-09-12 2:44]

The colours and details are superb! I love the little catchlight in the eyes. Very sweet posting with good notes
TFS
silke

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3777] (12120)
  • [2007-09-12 4:15]

Ola Zeca,
It's a beuatiful bird. Good POV, composition and colors. TFS
Bets wishes,
Selen

Hi Jose,
A very nice shot on this cute little fellow. The light was soft and warm here. Rich color saturation and nice detail. Well done on the composition, looks great!
Scott

Hello Zeca,
A fine little fellow sitting alert on his watch-out!
He is a real eye-catcher with that colourful plumage, and the colours contrast well with the fine blue sky background...
A well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

An amazing close pic with excellent sharpness. Great composition with beautiful colours and outstanding details.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4785] (21248)
  • [2007-09-19 19:43]

Hello Jose, it's a very nice bird ! Good composition, sharp image, well exposed and very nice warm light. Well done !

Mario

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