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green woodpecker
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Photo Information |
Copyright: Catalin Dicoi (pocu)
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Genre: Animals |
Medium: Color |
Date Taken: 2006-02-15 |
Categories: Birds |
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20, Leica 36-432mm |
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1300 seconds |
More Photo Info: [view] |
Photo Version: Original Version |
Date Submitted: 2006-02-27 15:19 |
Viewed: 3924 |
Points: 8 |
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
It was hidden in the dried grass and when it stood up, right before flying I had the chance to shot it.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picus viridis
STATUS: Fairly common resident over much of England and Wales, especially the southern parts. Scarce and locally distributed in Scotland (which it colonised in the 1940's), and absent from Ireland.
HABITAT: Found in woods, farmland, parks and large gardens (where it is often seen feeding on ants in lawns), and heaths and coastal dunes.
DESCRIPTION: Distinctive, large woodpecker and the only British species to show green tones. Most noted features are the red cap and often strikingly yellowish rump as the bird flies away. Has a loud, characteristic 'laughing' call.
SIZE: 31 - 33 cm (12”) |
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- Zeno
(10867) - [2006-02-27 15:29]
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Great shot of a beautiful bird. In Holland the green woodpecker is quite rare.You were lucky to come so close.
The snow makes this photo special.
TFS
regards,
Zeno.
- aido
(4046) - [2006-02-27 15:33]
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Hi Catalin,
Nice shot. I have a Green Woodpecker that comes into my garden, but whenever I have my camera ready he is never there :)
Adrian
- manyee
(23770) - [2006-02-27 20:52]
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Great capture, Catalin, of this green woodpecker. I have never seen this bird before, so thank you for introducing me to another species. Very pretty colors. I like the way it is looking way up. Wonder what it is looking at. TFS. : )
Hi Catalin,
congratulations, you had so much luck to see this beautiful bird and also make a shot with this good quality. I like it very much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda
Buna Catalin,
Reusita poza! Eu as adauga mai multa culoare, in rest e ok.