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Discussion in 'Birds' started by StuSimmo, Mar 12, 2005.

  1. StuSimmo

    StuSimmo

    121
    Feb 11, 2005
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Taken recently, just wondering if anyone knows the name ???

    Cheers,

    Stu

    original.
     
    StuSimmo, Mar 12, 2005
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  2. NeilCam

    NeilCam

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    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Pretty sure it's a Straw-necked Ibis Stu. Really, really nicely controlled highlights in that shot!

    Neil
     
    NeilCam, Mar 12, 2005
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  3. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Really nice shot. Unusual bird. Beautiful feathers.

    Gale
     
    Gale, Mar 12, 2005
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  4. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

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    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
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    Backdoctor, Mar 12, 2005
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  5. mike mac

    mike mac

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    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Vey nice shot held the highlights well and great color
     
    mike mac, Mar 12, 2005
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  6. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    31,517
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Don't have a clue on the ID but it is a well taken shot with good detail and color.
     
    greyflash, Mar 12, 2005
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  7. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    WOW, Stu. That is a very unusual bird. I think it is a Blue Man Group Bird........hehehehehehe :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
    PhotoDawg, Mar 12, 2005
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  8. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Stu,

    I believe that it is a juvenile White Ibis.

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Mar 12, 2005
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  9. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,192
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    Frank, Stu is in New Zealand...so its not a White Ibis...although its definitely <i>some</i> kind of Ibis! Unfortunately I don't have a bird book for down under...but I'll look on the web....stay tuned...
     
    jczinn, Mar 12, 2005
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  10. jczinn

    jczinn

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    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    jczinn, Mar 12, 2005
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  11. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,192
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    Actually, I may have to correct myself. I think its a Straw-necked Ibis. The Australian White Ibis wouldn't have so much black, even as an immature. Also the Straw-breasted has red legs.
    http://www.birdphotos.com.au/strwaneckedibisweb/
     
    jczinn, Mar 12, 2005
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  12. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    :D

    Neil
    (It helps that I'm Australian and have seen plenty of Straw-necked Ibises and Australian White Ibises - which it still may be)

    EDIT: I'm only gloating because this is such an incredibly rare event where I might have been right. :)
     
    NeilCam, Mar 12, 2005
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  13. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    OK, OK, Neil, so you aced the vet and the noob. Don't gloat too much.... :lol: :lol:

    Forgetting where this pic was taken, I just blithly got out my Sibley 'Guide to Birds' forgetting that it probably only covers N America.... :oops:

    Good job Neil (I personally think that it was a lucky guess....;-)).

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Mar 13, 2005
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  14. StuSimmo

    StuSimmo

    121
    Feb 11, 2005
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Thanks

    Thanks for all the replies and finally getting an id which was great. The shot was taken at Auckland Zoo but the bird wasnt tagged as far as I could see and I couldnt see it on any of the info boards. I took about 4 shots and I think this was the best for composition and exposure.

    Backdoctor, I think your picture definitely shows a more natural environment.
     
    StuSimmo, Mar 15, 2005
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