Jabiru portrait

[William Nguyen]

Hi again,

Here's a portrait shot of the Jabiru for those interested
I was 'over the moon' when I was able to get very close to this wild but normally shy bird that is endemic to Australia's northern region. They're also known as the Black-necked Stork even though it's actually a blue/green colour.

Species data can be found here:
www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/jabiru.htm

Jabiru - Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus - Adult Female
1DMkIII, 100-400L, 1/500, f7.1, ISO400


Thanks for looking,
William

[Bob Kaufman]

The eyes says it all. ;D Good job, William!

[Romy Ocon]

Superb work, William....and a very fitting avatar!

[William Nguyen]

Thanks Bob and Romy

[mantarey]

Very nice and well done capture, great job exposing the iridescent colors of the feathers.

[steve pryor]

Just a note. This Ephippiorhynchus is called a Jabiru only in Oz. Outside of Australia this common name refers to Jabiru mycteria - another large Stork.