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Zebra Finch


Zebra Finch
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Copyright: Chris T Pehlivan (YasminesDad) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 618 W: 5 N: 1538] (6179)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-24
Categories: Pets, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, Promaster Spectrum 7 58 mm PL
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Zoo Photography [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-28 15:35
Viewed: 591
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello and Merhaba Friends,
This is another Bird photo that I took at the Indianapolis Zoo and I hope you like it:)
Cheers Y'all,
Chris Tolga

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. Zebra Finches inhabit 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.

There are two distinct sub-species. Taeniopygia guttata guttata, the Timor Zebra Finch, extends from Lombok in the Lesser Sunda Islands or Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia to Sermata in addition to coastal areas around the continent of Australia. The other sub-species is Taeniopygia gutatta castanotis. This species is found over the wide range of continental Australia.

The morphological differences between the sub-species include differences in size. Taeniopygia guttata guttata is smaller than Taeniopygia guttata castanotis. In addition, the T.g. guttata males do not have the fine barring found on the throat and upper breast of T.g. castanotis as well as having small breast bands.

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 the in cracks, crevices, and ledges of human structures. Outside of the breeding time, brood nests are constructed for sleeping in.

"Zebra Finches are extremely gregarious birds that are never met singly in their native habitat but are always found in groups of several pairs. The closest bond is between the cock and the hen... these two do things separately only while the eggs and nestlings have to be kept warm. However, despite the close contact with their mates, adult females indulge in bodily contact only rarely. Males in full coloration never do" - Hans-Jürgen Martain, 'Zebra Finches'.
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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1320 W: 31 N: 1634] (9994)
  • [2006-11-28 15:43]

Wonderful capture with fabulous details and stunning colours. Nice POV

TFS

Karan

Beautiful bird and colors, wonderful closeup and DOF.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 964 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2006-11-28 15:50]

Hi,Chris,this is amazing close up of this bird. Very sharp and clear.
I hate birds...:(
How are you and girls?

regards,val
do you wrote already letter to Santa??:)

Hi Chris,
it's such a beautiful bird - and with excellent sharpness. I like the colours so much, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Merhaba Tolga,
Yine harikasınız.Mükemmel bir yakın plan çekim.Netlik, renkler, fon ve kompozisyon her zaman ki gibi muhteşem.Elinize sağlık.

hAyAti

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2646 W: 1 N: 1267] (15455)
  • [2006-11-28 16:14]

Excelente y bonito pájaro, muy alegre... buenos detalles, saludos

Chris: Super. Man thios is nearly reality.. as if he/she can jump on my desk any second! TFS
John

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  • jacobo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 666 W: 31 N: 673] (4875)
  • [2006-11-28 17:05]

I admire the great detail and colours you got here. You got a perfect focus on the eye and head.
Well done!
Regards.
Jacobo

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2006-11-28 17:39]

A wonderful formation with astonishing colors. A really beautiful photo - a memory, to summer.That is a wonderful composition. Very good work with wonderful effect. Very beautiful atmosphere in the picture.
Would thank and beautiful greetings.
Janusz

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2006-11-28 17:53]

great close up with fantastic details, sharpness & colors. Eline salik. Kendine iyi bak.
Mitra

excelent photo;-))

Hi Chris
Great shot - I like your presentation. The sort of work I have to emulate.

Mike

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  • Ivan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 112 N: 270] (3854)
  • [2006-11-28 20:34]

Very precises with neat colors. Well see !
Ivan

Hello Chris,
What a beautiful little fellow!
And captured with great skill, wonderful close-up work gives amazig natural colours and details, the plumage is so natural I can feel it...
Well framed subject in a good pose, I notice position of his legs!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Merhaba Tolga.
Kuşun gagasının ve ayaklarının oluşturduğu kontrast etkisi çok güzel olmuş.
Işık, netlik, keskinlik, detaylar ve alan derinliği başarılı.
Ellerine ve gözlerine sağlık, paylaştığın için teşekkürler.

Yasin.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-29 5:20]

Hi Chris,
excellent shot, the colors are fabulous. POV, details and sharpness are great. Very well composed and framed.
TFS..Sky

Hello chris,
this little fellow is just adorable.
the colours and details show your skill in photography.
well done. ]
s

wow. harika bir şey bu. yakından ve canli gormen buyuk sans. renkler muhteşem. netlik ve açı harikulade. eline sağlık

Amazing closeup of this bird. Very sharp and clear.
Impressive.
Well done.
Pierre
:) later

Merhaba
Çok güzel bir yakın plan kuş çekimi renkler ve detaylar harika
eline gözüne sağlık

FaTiH

Pryvitanne Chris!
Nice bird! I have never seen this bird! Good composition? colours and details! Malaichina!
ALexander

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  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 832 W: 52 N: 418] (10391)
  • [2006-11-29 11:10]

WOW! Great shot Chris! excellent details and
colors. Thanks for sharing.

Shogun

Excellent capture Chris with good colour and detail. Nicely done considering their flittering habits. I have seen two varieties down here and the only one I have come close to taking a photo of is the European Goldfinch. Well done and TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ' Anniversary Rose’

hello chris!
wonderful photo, great details on this bird with beautiful colors.
tfs
zoran

pt

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 516 W: 69 N: 17] (106)
  • [2006-12-01 12:50]

selam dostum
sevimli ve guzel renkleri olan bu kusa bayildim. pozu, bakis noktasi, alan derinligi etkisi, netligi, detaylari basarili bir sekilde kompoze edilmis
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

Hi Chris, wonderful capture. Sharp and brilliant colors. Thanks for the note. :) Vandana

later

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  • Aliza Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 16 N: 52] (824)
  • [2006-12-04 8:08]
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Merhaba,
Hint Bülbülü'nü tam da öterken çekmissin:)
Pek güzel bir ötüsü yok bu kusun ama görünümü hos, sirin ve de minicik bir çali kusu...
Flickr'daki pozu daha güzeldi bence:)
Bu da ilginç olmus, ellerine saglik.
Aliza.

Hi Chris,

WOW!! This is a great close up, my friend!!! Fantastic sharpness and colours!!! Nice DOF and POV!!

Well done and TFS
Constantinos

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1310 W: 96 N: 1024] (8494)
  • [2006-12-07 19:13]

Hi Chris. Excellent presentation of this beautiful little bird. The clarity and colours are just right. The background is discrete and emphasises the bird's features well. Makes my bird photos to date feeble by comparison, but encouraging to see what they can be through your lens. Murray.

Lovely colours and fine detail Chris.
Beautiful shot.
Regards Mark

Hello Chris,
Cute photo. I love all of the colors! Nice detail. I love the frame. Thanks for sharing!
Mandie

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