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New Zealand Native Robin


New Zealand Native Robin
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-16 0:26
Viewed: 223
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ The New Zealand Robin ~

Here are a few details on this bird for all you ornithologists on TrekLens...

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Family: Eopsaltriidae
Genera: Petroica
Species: australis
Sub-species: longipes

The New Zealand Robin is, as the name suggests, endemic to New Zealand. They may be seen on off-shore islands (eg. Kapiti island and Great Barrier island) where their safety is secure due to removal of pests such as rats. The Robin may also be seen across the mainland of North Island from Taranaki across to the Bay of Plenty.

It measures approximately 18cm and the two sexes differ in appearance. The male is darker, almost black with a white spot above the bill and pale grey lower breast; the females are much greyer overall.

For more info check out the website below:

http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/toutouwai.html

Thanks for viewing.
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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4256 W: 414 N: 6770] (42500)
  • [2009-08-16 0:37]

Hi Martyn

Very good sharpness on the blue eyed bird, with a nice reflection in the eye. Excellent use of a shallow dof, & well framed & composed. Tfs!

Lovely catchlight in his eye. Look at the detail in his feet, wonderful. Well captured Martyn

Bonjour Martyn.
Magnifique image animalière avec de splendides détails dans le plumage de l’oiseau.
La bonne netteté sur l’œil de l’oiseau est aussi parfaite et donne une grande valeur photographique a cette création.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hi Martyn,
A nice sharp capture of this bird!
This close-up is excellent with every minute detail, even on the feathers - every single feather is well defined!
Good lighting and a nice blurred BG.
Congatulations!

Francis Xavier

hi Martyn .. superb shot .great details and colors.. congratulation ..well done .. have a nice day ... Harout.

Hello Martyn,
Good composition, complimentary BG and correct exposure make this sharply in focus robin a masterpiece.
Regards Siegfried

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 186 W: 0 N: 196] (1642)
  • [2009-08-16 3:09]

Hi Martyn,

Excellent capture of this bird, sharpness and details are beautifull.
simply wonderfull. good shot.
Have a good sunday.
John

Excellent top of the bird, excellent composition, with the blurred background, congratulations, hugs

salut martyn

superbe oiseau au bel plumage
beaux détails etbelles couleurs
il a un superbe regard
belle capture

Wow, it looks not at all like the N. American robin.
Fantastic detail in this one Martyn. .. great definition in all the little feathers on it's body, and also the little hairs around it's beak. Great shot.
Trudy

very sharp image, good composition, to be honest i think the flash a little too strong here, however still nice,
tfs,
scott

Perfect focus and amazing details, Martyn!
Great crop and good notes. Congratulations!

Abraços,
Bruno

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