Minivet & Starlings

[Brian Powell]

Hello again! I am finally making an appearance on this forum after being away for a long time.

This morning I went bird watching with a new friend, and managed to get a couple of reasonable ID shots.

The first is a Minivet. There is some debate as to which exact sub-species it is.




Panasonic Lumix FZ48 - F5.2, 1/250s, 24x optical zoom, cropped.

The second is a pair of starlings which have been identified as Short-tailed Glossy Starlings, which was a lifer for me (at least to have it confirmed).



Panasonic Lumix FZ48 - F5.6, 1/640s, 24x optical zoom, cropped

[Ely Teehankee]

I like the colorful Minivet. It must have been quite a thrill to see and photograph this bird. Well done Brian & Mabuhay.

[des]

Was the minivet up on Mt Apo too, Brian?

[Brian Powell]

Yes, Des, the minivet was on the lower slopes of the Mt Apo range; on the path that is a bit beyond the Eden resort.

Thanks Eli. Yes, it was exciting to see the minivet. Only my second time to see this bird.

[Michael R. Anton]

I like the Minivet. Congratulations Brian!

[des]

Although from the KG distribution it might seem to be johnstoniae, plumage-wise it looks like nigroluteus. But I think a lot more genetic work needs to be done on Philippine minivets...