Male Asian Fairy Bluebird by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. B-824]
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The Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella) is a medium-sized, arboreal passerine bird. This male fairy-bluebird breeds across tropical southern Asia from the Himalayan foothills, India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia.
This species is found in moist hill-forest. Two or three eggs are laid in a small cup nest in a tree. It was described by British ornithologist John Latham in 1790. The only other member of the genus is the Philippine Fairy-bluebird I. cyanogastra. The adult Asian Fairy Bluebird is about 27 cm long.
The male has glossy, iridescent blue upperparts, and black underparts and flight feathers. The female and first year male are entirely dull blue-green.
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My Camera Gear…
Camera
Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D90 (Back-Up)
Lens
AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Comments
You have a great collection of birds sir!
Thanks Franklin and thanks again for visiting my RB webpage.
– Winston D. Munnings
Very well done Winston! I love the contrast!
Thank you.
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WoWeeeeee!! Isn’t he magnificent!!!! :-)))
An excellent shot!!! Too gorgeous for words really, but well done!
Thank you Robyn, you are too kind for words ;-)
– Winston D. Munnings
Woohoo what a beautiful bird, you have a beautiful collection of birds many I have never seen before. A real treat. Lyn ; D
Thanks Lyn, this is one of my favorites…
– Winston D. Munnings
October 4, 2010
Thank U for featuring my work in The Birds group
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Wow, that’s an intense blue! Gorgeous!
Thank you Cindy. I appreciate your comments about my work.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your wonderful feature, amazing work and well deserved.
Thank you.
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Well my favourite colour being blue I just couldn’t resist this one.. beautiful photo and beautiful bird :)
Many thanks Penny, you comments are appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Stunning capture Winston!! The color is so brilliant!! The entire gallery of birds is outstanding…so well captured and documented!!
Many Thanks for your comments.
– Winston D. Munnings
very impressive Winston – the eye certainly stands out — I have looked for this beauty but havent found it yet – cheers -dave
Thanks David. This was pure luck.
The capture was made at the Aviary (Zoo Miami) where, according to one of the handlers there, the Species is extremely shy and very difficult to take a picture of.
– Winston D. Munnings