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Blue Jay
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| Photo Information |
| Copyright: karanvir singh (karan0212) (69) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-04-05 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 15:15 |
| Viewed: 196 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), was formerly locally called the Blue Jay. It is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds in tropical southern Asia from Iraq to Thailand. It is not migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements.
The Indian Roller is a stocky bird, the size of a Jackdaw at 30-34cm. It has a warm brown back, lilac breast and face, and blue crown, wings, tail and belly. Sexes are similar, but the juvenile is a drabber version of the adult. The Southeast Asian race C. b. affinis has a green back and purple underparts, and is sometimes considered a separate species.
Indian Roller is striking in its strong direct flight, with the brilliant blues of the wings contrasting with the brown back. |
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- sumo (20)
- [2008-05-14 15:23]
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Beautiful colours and a sharp image. The out of focus twigs and leaves do detract a bit from the bird. I suggest you consider cropping the image to focus on the bird.
