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Post by tina mallari on Dec 13, 2007 11:11:01 GMT
posting this here since Steve and Des seem to have different opinions regarding this poorly taken bird photo. Maybe one day somebody will capture a nicer photo and I will finally be able to name it properly. These were taken in Sta.Cruz, Zambales area last Nov.03, 2007 Thanks Steve and Des    |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 13, 2007 11:43:16 GMT
Tina, according to my astute observation, based on the gravity of the moon, the speed of the wind blowing at that time, and the price of Bagoong prevailing, I'd say that's a Philippine Dodo Bird. :-) Bwahahahaha.
I hpe someone can be more definite about this bird's ID. Very interesting-looking. :-)
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 13, 2007 11:47:02 GMT
That looks like a female Cinnamon Bittern to me, Tina. I've seen both Yellow and Cinnamon Bitterns "raise" their head feathers when they get excited. Not 100% sure on the ID though, and I'd defer to Des or Steve. Here's one I got at Macabebe a couple of years ago:  Romy |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 13, 2007 12:57:54 GMT
Master Romy, that photo of yours seems to settle the matter for me! Yep, it IS a Cinnamon Bittern! Great photos almost always settle an issue. :-)
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Post by steve pryor on Dec 13, 2007 17:19:33 GMT
posting this here since Steve and Des seem to have different opinions regarding this poorly taken bird photo. Maybe one day somebody will capture a nicer photo and I will finally be able to name it properly. These were taken in Sta.Cruz, Zambales area last Nov.03, 2007 Thanks Steve and Des Tina, I am deferring to Des on this one. The angle is tough for me, and he has more field experience with this bird, and he is sure about his ID, and I am not. |
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Post by steve pryor on Dec 13, 2007 17:31:50 GMT
Romy,
Yes, a female Cinnamon Bittern.
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Post by tina mallari on Dec 13, 2007 21:33:52 GMT
Mystery solved. Thank you so much Romy and Steve |
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