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Zebra Finch


Zebra Finch
Photo Information
Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (neusser0204) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 490 W: 48 N: 1826] (7196)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-22 1:40
Viewed: 115
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata, is the most common and familiar estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and the tropical far north. It also can be found natively in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Portugal and the U.S..

The ground-dwelling Zebra Finch grows to a size of about 10 cm long and prefers to eat grass seeds. This species vocalizations consist mostly of chattering trills and calls.
Habitat
Zebra Finches inhabit a wide range of grasslands and forests, usually close to water.[1] They are typically found in open steppes with scattered bushes and trees, but have adapted to human disturbances, taking advantage of human-made watering holes and large patches of deforested land. Zebra Finches – including many human-bred variants to the species – are widely kept by genetic researchers, breeding hobbyists and pet owners.

The Zebra Finch breeds after substantial rains in its native habitat, which can occur at any time of the year. Birds in captivity are ready to breed year-round. Wild birds are adaptable and varied in their nesting habits, with nests being found in cavities, scrub, low trees, bushes, on the ground, in termite hills, rabbit burrows, nests of other birds, and in the cracks, crevices, and ledges of human structures. Outside of the breeding time, brood nests are constructed for sleeping in.
Lifecycle
The life expectancy of a Zebra Finch is highly variable because of genetic and environmental factors. The Zebra Finch may reach up to 3 years in its natural environment, averaging 5 to 7 years in captivity.[2] The greatest threat to the survival of the species are cats and loss of natural food.
(Wikipedia)
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  • Great 
  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3756)
  • [2009-09-22 1:57]

HI Siggi, this is a beautiful portrait of a sweet little bird, taking just a bath.
Regards Rose

  • Great 
  • psyce Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 11 N: 90] (1565)
  • [2009-09-22 2:40]

simple but beautiful composition... the colors are terrific! love the sharpness too.. well done...TFS

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  • akg Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 0 N: 85] (998)
  • [2009-09-22 2:47]

Hi Siegfried!
Lovely colourful finch. Greatly sharp image. Nicely composed.

Have a nice day!
TFS, abhijit.

Witaj,
Urocze ptaszysko! Fantastyczny kadr!
Doskonala ostrosc, super kolorystyka.
Delikatnie rozmyte tlo. Ciekawa notka.
Ladna kompozycja kadru.
Pozdrawiam

Hallo Siegfried,

Lovely closeup capture of Zebra Finch with great details!
The eyes and beak are so nicely shown. The POV and DOF is very well maintained. The sharpness is crisp. The colors are so nice. Well done, Siggi!

best regards,
Paras

Hi Siggi!
amazing capture...very sweet...
nice composition with great details and light...
tfs
regards,
Alper

Hi Siegfried,

thats a beautiful bird. lovely colors and wonderful sharpness and details. nicely composed and presented.

Tfs,
Regards,
Sanjib.

Hi Siegfried,
A very colorful bird superbly captured in water!
Great lighting and accurate sharpness!
A very pleasing position of the bird, thus creating an agreeable composition.
Very cute creature!
Well done,

Francis Xavier

Nice photo great colors and details .
Zoran

Hi Siegfried,

A superb close-up of the colorful finch. Excellent sharpness, with good use of shallow DOF. TFS

Regards,
Werner

Gret immage of this preety little bird taking a bath.Congratulation.Regards.Alin.

great close-up Siggi
lovely colors .... great focus
regards
T

  • Great 
  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 1552] (9019)
  • [2009-09-22 13:49]
  • [+]

Witaj Siggi!

Piekny ptaszek...wyglada wrecz nierealnie, jak zabaweczka.
Sliczne ujecie i wykonanie, gratulacje.

Serdecznosci wiele.
Barbara

  • Great 
  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 175 W: 0 N: 187] (1530)
  • [2009-09-23 6:35]

Hi Siefried,

An excellent close-up view of the young bird.
Very beautiful colors and details with good depth.
A very beautiful composition anyway.
Good day.
John

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