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Redbrow Waxbill
Redbrow Waxbill
GregoryB


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Location: Firetrail near home
Date: Apr 18, 2008
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/45s
Galleries: Nature, Rural
Date Uploaded: Apr 23, 2008

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Comments: 10
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 Redbrow waxbill (Neochmia temporalis; a.k.a. Australian waxbill, red brow, red head, red-browed firetail, Sydney waxbill, temporal finch) - Another adaptable species, these waxbills may live in areas made up of dense shrub, open grass and water features. Or partly cleared and cultivated lands. Or open forest. In pairs or flocks. From Cape York down the coast to southeastern South Australia and Kangaroo Island. Even in Western Australia where someone accidentally introduced them. They are olive-green and grey in colour with a scarlet rump, eyebrows and bill. Hens are a noticeably lighter shade of grey. They average 11-12 cm in length. When on the move they will repeatedly give out a piercing, high-pitched 'sseee-seee' call. They have a simple song made up of a rhythmic repetition of notes. Redbrows construct huge nests which they will defend vigorously. They spend a lot of time on the ground foraging and will gladly accept live food.

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Focal Length 400mm

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 04/28/2008 03:28:24 PM
I'm amazed at every picture I see with that lens; of course you get credit for knowing how to use it! I'm guessing tripod or IS hard at work. I find it interesting how the colors of the bird blend into the background with the exception of the red, which makes the whole thing stand out. Hopefully that makes sense.
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 04/25/2008 11:58:46 AM
Very cute bird. Love your confetti-like bokeh background.

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 04/25/2008 01:59:14 AM
Another sweet little bird here, and a great shot, with appealing DOF against the detail of the bird..... I just love the soft pastel background do very much.....
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 04/24/2008 09:52:08 PM
Love where he's positioned in the image - works so well with that bit of red.
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 04/24/2008 12:18:28 PM
Interesting , colorful bird- nice shot :)
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 04/24/2008 09:03:11 AM
What a sweet little bird. We don't have those here. Love the pops of red.
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 04/24/2008 06:17:43 AM
Good background, makes the bird stand out nicely.
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 04/23/2008 08:36:10 PM
very cool bird,,,thanks for the info, very interesting
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 04/23/2008 08:23:54 PM
Wow...he's pretty! Lovely color and composition on this image. :)
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 04/23/2008 08:22:56 PM
Wow, the thumbnail does not do this justice. I am so glad I opened it. That is a great looking bird. Wonderful DOF field makes this bird pop. Beautiful.
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