With the tele-converter lens on this camera, 72 mm is stretched out max. and equates to 734.4 mm
Well there's the technical bits done, Ocyphaps lophotes, is the scientific name for the handsome Crested Pigeon. My, I admire ornithologists who can rattle those names off the tips of their tongues; some achievement remembering the spelling and the pronunciation.
This bird generally is timid in nature, so having the extra zoom sure does help to pick up a reasonable snapshot. Not only do they look quaint, but they have a very quaint call too; a very distinctive (and explosive, my bird book says), 'whoop' voice.
Another little oddity is when they take flight, there is a very recognisable whistling sound. According to Birds in Backyards this sound is bought about by the air passing over a modified primary feather on the wing.
well, you and that teleconverter kick butt! this shot is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most striking pigeon I've ever seen! Beats our pigeons by a long shot! Nice catch light, Carole!
ReplyDeletegnarly bird - hey, that is the 1st word that popped into my head. i go with it. that was a word we used in school - & it was a good thing! ha. ha!! such a great bird. love those colors. ( :
ReplyDeleteBetter looking than "our" pigeons! It looks like a cross between a Mourning Dove and Jay of some kind!!
ReplyDeleteYour teleconvertor is much better than mine. My TC sets in my case and hasn't been used in over a year. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Carole, pretty close can you do this by shooting the teleconverter, very well done.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Irma
A beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteWe dont have this species here.
Costas
Wonderful Pigeon image, thanks Carole.
ReplyDeleteA very special bird and a fantastic portrait. Great !
ReplyDeleteReally pretty...well done Carole!
ReplyDeleteThat's a stunner Carole, bird and photograph. Thanks for the technical info too, you have a good camera system there.
ReplyDeleteYou have a new teleconverter? I have missed so much.
ReplyDeleteWonderful close up Carole!
Awesome capture of another new bird to me. Nicely done Carole.
ReplyDeletethanks for your comments everyone; and to Liz - the tele-converter I've been using for much of last year too. Details written up with camera info' in my profile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird!! And thank you for the information about the whistling from the wings!! I hear it most from the ducks, though, not the various doves...
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