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Ovenbird on the grass


Ovenbird on the grass
Photo Information
Copyright: Livio Soares de Medeiros (livios) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-02 12:56
Viewed: 748
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Family: FURNARIIDAE (Furnarius rufus)

Very little is known about the breeding and nesting habits of the ovenbird, since it is difficult to examine its nest without destroying it in the process. Still, it is known that during the wet winter months, the male and female work together to build the nest, after selecting a suitable nest site, usually in a tree or on a fence post, they begin building their hollowed-out nest with clay, strengthening it with grass and plant fibers.
When the clay has been baked hard by the sun, the birds continue to add clay and plant fibers to the edges of the nest and build up the walls until it has a dome shaped roof. The birds finish the nest by constructing a narrow, curving entrance chamber. The female lines the inner nesting chamber with grass and feathers. After mating, the female lays three to five white eggs. Because of the warmth trapped inside the clay nest, the eggs hatch very quickly, after approximately 20 days. The chicks grow their feathers, or fledge, in 18 days and remain with their parents for up to three months.
It is distributed across Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Argentina, in open country and flood plains. Common near human settlements. In South America, the ovenbird is called el hornero, "the house builder," and belongs to one of the largest families of birds. The ovenbird can be recognized by its distinctive song and is seen in settlements and on the edges of towns. Although populations have been affected by land clearances in some areas of the ovenbird's natural habitat, conservation measures do not appear to be necessary as this species has adapted well to man's intrusion on its habitat.

Length: 7-8 in.
Weight: Up to 2 oz.
Sexual maturity: Not known.
Number of broods: 1 per year.
Breeding season: Late winter; nest building during wettest months of the year.
Eggs: White, 3-5 per clutch.
Incubation period: Up to 20 days.
Fledging period: Up to 18 days.

Lifestyle
Call: Musical notes and thrills.
Habit: Rather shy. Lives in pairs year-round; pairs often mate for life.
Diet: Ground-dwelling insects, worms, and grubs.

(http://wonderclub.com/Wildlife/birds/ovenbird.html)
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Post process on Photoshop CS2
ISO 400
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To annagrace: Thankslivios 1 10-03 22:58
To nofer: Nome em portuguêslivios 1 10-02 22:27
To Fisher: Thankslivios 1 10-02 13:53
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Hi Livios

Excellent shot and well done on the composition and details. Beautiful.

"Rufous Hornero."
It looks like a thrush but it is not, it belongs to the woodcreepers family. This is one of the ovenbirds in Brazil. National bird of Argentina.
Ovenbird in English, Hornero, meaning baker in Spanish.
Hornero is what it is often called.
Here's another Ovenbird.
www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/ovenbird.htm

Mike

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 969 W: 57 N: 1662] (5072)
  • [2005-10-02 13:21]

Apparently this bird is very curious, checking what's going on and who is this strange guy holding camera :-)
Very nice dynamic shot, well caputred, great POV. TFS! Michal

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2005-10-02 13:39]

This bird as a funny pose ! You captured it at the good time ;-) You manage very well the 20D ! Interesting note. Congratulations Livio for this nice action shot.

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  • Lia Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 17 N: 137] (968)
  • [2005-10-02 13:52]

Splendid photograph of beautiful bird. Especially the acerbity find I authorise nicely vaporous your context. Groetjes Lia

It's a good one, Livio.
I like the POV with the low angle and the pose.
Very nice colours and good details.
The composition are very good. IMO just a little more contrast.
Great work, my friend

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2192 W: 124 N: 2599] (8406)
  • [2005-10-02 14:32]

great shot Livio,
fantastic capture, I had never seen this one, it is a good taken shot,it is good in pov, very nice job,
gr. Jaap

Livio, very nice capture with great colours and sharpness. Very good composition.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-10-02 15:27]

Hi Livios
Bonita captura, una posicion excellente y muy buen enfoque. nota muy interesante.
Saludos
Toni

Sharp and attractive view of this bird

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 23 N: 930] (5015)
  • [2005-10-02 20:13]

Bonjour Livio, very nice capture with a good timing, the position of bird is his leg up is amazing! Good colors and sharpness. Congratulations Didier.

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  • nofer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1219 W: 367 N: 805] (2225)
  • [2005-10-02 22:09]
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Linda captura. Parece muito próximo... excelente nitidez.
300 mm faz uma boa diferença!
Cores e contraste. Só não fiquei sabendo o nome em português... (sabiá ?)
Muito boa foto!!!
Obrigado.
Reynaldo

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2005-10-02 23:13]

Hi Livio, this young fellow is very alert. He's not sure about you, and is ready to fly off real soon. Good POV with you nearly level with him on the grass. Good shot, well shown. And youor notes are very interesting too, thank you.

Hi Livio,
Excellent captured moment!
Very nice colour, sharp details, great composition.
Well done and thanks for sharing!

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26973)
  • [2005-10-03 3:23]

This is really angry bird Livio ;-) Excellent pose, face and eye. You catched him with one leg raised - he looks like martial arts adapt ;-) Very interesting note also. Great work!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-10-03 4:34]

Hello Livio!
Wonderful shot.Sharpness,details,colors,angry expression on face and composition are perfect.TFS..:-)

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 519 W: 0 N: 16] (2603)
  • [2005-10-03 8:07]

Hi Livios. Perfect shot, excellent composition. Very well done.
Robert

Great capture, wonderful sharpness and POV. Is the leg injured or is it just walking?

I've never seen a bird like this in the U.S. Thanks for sharing!

Alli

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2005-10-04 7:35]

Un autre superbe présentation. La netteté et l'éclairage sont extra. La pose et la couleurs de l'oiseau sont très jolie.

Félicitations Livio !

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