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Whiskererd Treeswift


Whiskererd Treeswift
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Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 20 W: 0 N: 896] (5258)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-06-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-07-03 8:03
Viewed: 3383
Points: 12
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Whiskered Treeswift
(Hemiprocne comata) 小须凤头雨燕
Size: 15 cm
Location – Panti Forest (Johor/Malaysia)

Description:
Small sized; note long wings reaching beyond tail; female lacks of chestnut ear coverts.

Voice:
High pitched squeawk in flight.

Habits:
Found in lowlands rainforest, along forest edges as well as nearby clearings, rivers and trails. Seen usually in pairs. Perches high on open branches flying out to catch small insects in the air nearby. Fairly tame and enjoyable to observe.

Distribution:
Extinct resident breeder and non-breeding visitor in Singapore.

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Wow Ang
what a species, welldone
tfs
Tom

amazing bird and great capture, TFS Ori

Hello Ang ,
a great shot with full of beauty.
best wishes,
samiran

Hi Ang Hwee
Great timing with this capture.

A really beautiful bird. Colour and detail are crisp and clear.
I love your logo
Regards
Patrick

Hello Ang
Fantastic capture.Superb composition,colours and details.Wonderful bird.
Thank You
Have a nice day!
Best regards
J.Diogo

Very nice and seldom seen!!!
thanks very much for showing.
Pierre

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