Azure Winged Magpie by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. B-731]
The Azure-winged Magpie (Cyanopica cyana) is a bird in the crow family. It is 31–35 cm long and similar in overall shape to the European Magpie (Pica pica) but is more slender with proportionately smaller legs and bill. It belongs to the monotypical genus Cyanopica.
It has a glossy black top to the head and a white throat. The underparts and the back are a light grey-fawn in colour with the wings and the feathers of the long (16–20 cm) tail are an azure blue. It inhabits various types of coniferous (mainly pine) and broadleaf forest, including parks and gardens in the eastern populations.
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Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D200 (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
Nice photo Winston of a bird I have never seen before. Well done Cheers Gordon.
Many thanks.
– Winston D. Munnings
November 10, 2010
Teresa, thank you for featuring my work, once again, in The Birds group.
– Winston D. Munnings
Beautiful capture! Gorgeous color and detail. Congratulations on your well deserved feature.
Thank you Susan, much appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
What a BEAUTY!!!! Congratulations on your amazing capture! Gorgeous he is!
Thanks Rose, I appreciate your comments about my work.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your wonderful feature, great WORK and well earned.
Thanks Andrea…
– Winston D. Munnings