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Whistling Heron

Whistling Heron

Multicolored heron, with a dark cap, pale neck and a pinkish bill with a black tip that contrasts with its blue eyerings. Often found in drier areas than other ...
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Multicolored heron, with a dark cap, pale neck and a pinkish bill with a black tip that contrasts with its blue eyerings. Often found in drier areas than other herons such as natural grasslands and agriculture areas, but also sometimes found in marshes. Unlike other herons, it is rather vocal; often uttering a distinctive metallic whistle.
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camera

DMC-TZ57

settings

Aperture 64/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 86000/1000

location

location

Formosa, Goias, BR

upload_date

upload_date

Feb, 2023

Views

278

Likes

+62

Awards

Peer Award

+36

Top Choice

+11

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Superb Composition

+1

Outstanding Creativity

Categories

Animals

Platinum

Love the composition and different textures in this photo!

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Thank you very much. 😊

wonderful shot, perfect lighting and beautiful detail

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Thank you Sam.

Great shot Joop! Great details and the lighting.

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Thank you very much. 😊

Ultimate

Love the colors, and the beak color is the right accent!

PRO

Yes, it's a real cool heron.

I have not heard of a whistling heron before. It is interesting and pretty.

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I like its face.

Platinum

Never see this colored Heron before

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Ze zijn ook redelijk zeldzaam.

Wow, zo'n reiger had ik nog nooit gezien. En je hebt hem prachtig op de foto gekregen.

PRO

Wij keken er ook van op.

Nice (story too).

Thanks for joining my Februari 2023 challenge. The very best luck with your entry.

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Thanks.

Platinum

Awesome image and bird.Love the colors. Thank you very much for share with us.Much appreciate.Regards. Nat :O)

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Thank you so much. 😊

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