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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 19:52:57 GMT
My first post I dont know if Im in the right thread. I don't have names for these birds Im just enjoying taking their pictures. I shot these birds with 300mm lens some are cropped because of limited reach. Cattle Egret thanks to Edu Lorenzo Jr. 1. Not cropped 1/250s f10 A priority ISO800 FL 300mm  Egret by shaxx2010, on Flickr [shadow=red,left,300][/shadow] |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 20:03:41 GMT
2. this was a shot in Nigeria Streptopelia senegalensis thanks to Steve Pryor 1/60s f5.6 A priority ISO 800 FL 240mm  |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 21:41:46 GMT
3. Shot in Nigeria 1/800 f5.6 ISO 400 manual FL 300mm Sunbird Thanks to Steve pryor and Edu Lorenzo jr.  |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 22:05:05 GMT
4. shot in Nigeria 1/500 f5.6 manual ISO400 FL 300mm Sunbird  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 23, 2010 22:34:37 GMT
Hi Lawrence! Welcome to the forums!
First shot looks like a Cattle Egret to me. I have no idea what kind of columbiform the second shot is and the last two pictures look like sunbirds. But am no expert.
All pics are great, this set is a very nice first post! Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 22:56:16 GMT
Thanks sir Edu, I came to these forum and want to learn the bird species and share my shots too. Thanks again for appreciating  |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 23:22:51 GMT
5. Shot taken in Nigeria 1/500s f 5.6 manual ISO 400 FL 300mm Male Cinnyris chloropygius kempi  colored bird by shaxx2010, on Flickr |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 23, 2010 23:46:43 GMT
6. From my backyard 1/500s f5.6 A priority ISO1000 FL 300mm Finch - genus Lagonosticta Thanks to Steve Pryor  |
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Post by steve pryor on Sept 24, 2010 7:17:03 GMT
Hi Lawrence,
Edu is right on the first one. Cattle Egret
The pigeon is Streptopelia senegalensis.
For the Sunbirds, I need you to give me precise locations within Nigeria. Also elevation, habitat, etc.
Likewise, the Finch, which is a genus Lagonosticta.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 24, 2010 7:51:25 GMT
Hi Steve thanks, now I can put names on my birds  The sunbird was shot in Lagos Nigeria location is more of a grassy land mildly populated with people and about a kilometer away from lagoon. elevation is just about sea level they usually in pairs and very playful chasing each other. The last photo I assume is the Finch? Thanks for the info sir |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 24, 2010 8:12:17 GMT
7. Shot in Nigeria and terrorizing my chickens 1/1000s f8 ISO 200 manual FL 220mm Crow Corvus Albus
Thanks to Steve Pryor  |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 24, 2010 23:34:33 GMT
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Post by steve pryor on Sept 25, 2010 6:00:38 GMT
Lawrence,
The Crow is Corvus albus. The last one is whatever Bulbul ranges that is, or is related to Pycnonotus barbatus, and if we are near Lagos, it should be Pycnonotus barbatus angolensis. Des is probably more versed on Pycnonotidae in general than I am so he should be able to confirm.
The only ranging Lagonosticta, again presuming we are near Lagos, conforming to the morphology of this bird would be Lagonosticta senegala, an adult male.
The Sunbirds I will look at when I have time. They require books.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 25, 2010 6:40:00 GMT
Thanks again Steve great help. Im browsing the forum I think this is suppose to be in the Bird Identification board? My bad I did not properly checked that there is a board for bird Identification, moving this thread will be fine by me. Thanks sir |
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Post by steve pryor on Sept 25, 2010 17:00:33 GMT
Cinnyris chloropygius kempi - adult male. |
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Post by steve pryor on Sept 25, 2010 17:13:26 GMT
Lawrence,
Tell me about the other two sunbird photos (the 2 plainer birds). First, any association with the male Cinnyris chloropygius I just identified. Second, are the two photos of the plain bird, the same bird, or two different birds.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 25, 2010 17:40:10 GMT
Hi Steve, the male Cinnyris chloropygius was playing, mating or maybe courting with my No. 4 sunbird. I took photo of the two birds when they playfully chasing each other.
The No.3 and No4 sunbirds are two different birds the stance just look the same when I shot. They play on the same location as you notice the similar shrubs.
The No. 3 sunbird has another partner witch is color Blue but was so elusive and wont give me a shot.
These little birds are so fast and I stayed more than an hour just to make them courageous enough and not threatened with my presence within 5-6 meters.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 25, 2010 18:31:41 GMT
9. another shot in Nigeria I already posted this on the critic thread Name - Finch?? same as my No. 6 Bird? 1/100s f5.6 Aperture priority ISO 1000 FL 300mm on tripod  batobato1 by shaxx2010, on Flickr |
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Post by steve pryor on Sept 25, 2010 22:42:44 GMT
9. another shot in Nigeria I already posted this already on the critic thread Name - Finch?? same as my No. 6 Bird? 1/100s f5.6 Aperture priority ISO 1000 FL 300mm on tripod batobato1 by shaxx2010, on Flickr No, not a Finch. This is an Old World Sparrow (a Passeridae). Passer g. griseus - an adult. |
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Sept 26, 2010 17:28:52 GMT
10. Another shot of Northern Grey-headed Sparrow (Passer g. griseus). 1/2500s f5.6 ISO 640 FL300mm A priority  Old World Sparrow by shaxx2010, on Flickr |
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