Bird photography

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Rough-crested Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus superciliosus) by alabang, on Flickr

The Rough-crested Malkoha or Red-crested Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus superciliosus) is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Rough-crested Malkoha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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green pigeon

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Swallow

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White-throated Kingfisher by priduh, on Flickr

[dolina]

After a year on hiatus I have decided to start shooting birds again. A friend's passing reminded me that life is too short not to make a difference.

The Scale-feathered Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus cumingi) is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Scale-feathered Malkoha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Scale-feathered Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus cumingi) by alabang, on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 800 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias +5/3 EV
Exposure Program Shutter speed priority AE
Date and Time (Original) 2012:04:01 08:53:56

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Yellow-vented Bulbul, Pycnonotus goiavier by alabang, on Flickr

The Yellow-vented Bulbul, Pycnonotus goiavier, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is resident breeder in southeast Asia from southern Thailand and Cambodia south to Borneo and the Philippines.

It is found in a wide variety of open habitats, but not deep forest. It is one of the most common birds in cultivated areas. They appear to be nomadic, roaming from place to place regularly.

The Yellow-vented Bulbul builds a well-camouflaged but fragile, loose, deep, cup-shaped nest from grass, leaves, roots, vine stems, and twigs. The nest is untidy on the outside, but it is neatly lined with plant fibers. it may be built in a wide range of places from low bushes to high trees. This is a species adapted to humans and may even nest in gardens. The Yellow-vented Bulbul lays 2-5 eggs in February to June.

The Yellow-vented Bulbuls eats berries and small fruits. They also sip nectar, nibble on young shoots, and take some insects.

Source: Yellow-vented Bulbul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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apil ko diri ha..

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Intermediate Egret
(Mesophoyx intermedia)
Intermediate Egret - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cattle Egret
(Bubulcus ibis)
Cattle Egret - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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DSC_0983 by ang latagaw, on Flickr