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Broad-billed Flycatcher


Broad-billed Flycatcher
Photo Information
Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1906 W: 107 N: 4875] (16757)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-31
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Digital ISO-400, Matin 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/750 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Birds of Australia 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-07 4:21
Viewed: 5160
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There are three flycatcher species in the tropical woodlands of northern Australia that are superficially similar in plumage; Leaden, Satin and Broad-billed Flycatcher. To make matters worse the female Leaden and Satin Flycatcher look like the male Broad-billed Flycatcher. Habitat preference is some help as the Broad-billed is often found in mangrove woodland where the other two species rarely venture. However all three can be found in paperbark woodland and then identification becomes tricky.
When seen closely, the Broad-billed Flycatcher (Myiagra ruficollis) has an obviously very broad bill and calls differently to the other two species. Pairs are often found together and the male Leaden and Satin Flycatcher are basically steel grey above with a lead-grey and satin-blue throat respectively.
This one is a male Broad-bill who was very cooperative and allowed many shots to be taken, the female with worn tail feathers is featured in the workshop.
They are typical flycatcher size (14-16 cm) and catch insects on the wing. They were captured in Townsville Common, a large nature reserve on the northern outskirts of town.
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Hi my friend Chris,

A lovely and excellent captureof this beautiful bird in a fine pose and composition. TFS this. Have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram
Ps. I still waiting your plan on visiting Izmir.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2008-10-07 6:07]

Hello Chris,
Both this and the WS are great shots of the Broad-billed Flycatcher, technically of high standard and taken from fine POV's that show the broad bill bases amongst other things.
I like the pose and composition of this male image.
We missed this species in Queensland but saw the male Leaden.
TFS,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 0 N: 650] (7939)
  • [2008-10-07 6:24]

Hi Chris
excellent shot,good composition and very nice colours in natural daylight.
Regards Jiri

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2008-10-07 10:04]

Hello Chris,
Have to go to a meeting. Don't have time.
Fantastic photo.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Chris,
ottimi POV e composizione per la bella posa e lo stupendo OOF BG, molto belli i colori.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
  • [2008-10-08 2:53]

Hello Chris, Excellent focus and superb catch. Nice view and great work. Ganesh

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2008-10-08 6:46]

Hello Chris,
A beautiful Flycatcher very nicely caught here. I like its pose showing the broad bill and the colours are beautiful. Great sharpness too and I like the smooth background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer [C: 102 W: 7 N: 236] (160)
  • [2008-10-08 14:19]

Very nice, simple composition and a good pose. Gary

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 11 N: 72] (436)
  • [2008-10-09 3:25]

Beautiful bird,you got them with good DOF.
Nice composition and colours.
Cheers

Hello Chris,
what a nice capture for very beautiful flycatcher. I have not seen this species previously. But I know it easily with its general appaerance and looking which similar to ones here. It is very beautiful with colorful plumage. Your post also great with focus, POV, colors, plain BG and frame. Nicely composed. Thanks for sharing this beauty and good informative notes. well done my friend
Ahmet

Hi Chris,
This is a true beauty! I would love to see one of them someday! Composition, details, pose you captured and natural exposure are very agreeable. This is a nice picture to look at. Well done!
Claudine

excellent shot,good composition and very nice colours in natural daylight.

Hello Chris,

Superb capture of this flycatcher. I like very much its pose staring certainly at a prey. Beautiful composition. Good sharpness. Beautiful natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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