Frans Gunterus, QPSA
July 2024 - Malkoha Bird (Phaenicophaeus)
About the Image(s)
Large birds in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. The group name is derived from the Sinhala word for the red-faced malkoha. Malkoha means flower-cuckoo. These are tropical species.
Canon EOS R6. 1/500 sec at f/5.6, ISO 2000. Sigma Lens @ 226 mm (150-600 mm f/5-6.3) DG OS HSM Contemporary 015.
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7 comments posted
That little guy climbing up the tree is not going to be left out! So focused and the background is not! Love the details on the birds feathers. Posted: 07/03/2024 21:36:05
Hi Ginny. Thanks for your comments. Posted: 07/26/2024 02:36:38
Frans - Wow - Super capture - If it was my image, I would be pleased. I don't think I would change a thing. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 07/04/2024 16:50:07
Hi Barbara. Thanks for your encouraging words. Posted: 07/26/2024 02:37:17
You are most welcome! Posted: 07/30/2024 22:11:47
Very nice and good storytelling. Posted: 07/05/2024 20:30:15
Thanks Dan. Posted: 07/26/2024 02:37:30