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5NOV08 Peter Ericsson

Rufous-bellied Niltava

Doi Inthanon

Years ago I got an image of this splendid bird using a film camera. This was only my 3rd sighting of the species.
Niltavas are fairly large and plump flycatcher. This one likes it in the undergrowth and lower storey. It feeds on insects but also takes fruit.
The bill is proportionally small. Size 18cm.

Image taken in the wee early morning hours of the day as the bird came out of the foliage to feed
on moth on the road by some neon lights.

Canon EOS 350D ,400mm F5.6+flash
1/200s F5.6 ISO200 handheld full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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John Dicus17-Nov-2008 06:28
Wow! A real beauty. Very nice work.
Alex Vargas07-Nov-2008 12:10
Amazing bird in a fantastic shot Peter! - V -
RAINBIRDER07-Nov-2008 10:29
Beautiful image of this beautiful bird.
Aye, this is one to savour Peter!
Guest 06-Nov-2008 03:32
Truly beautiful caputre, Peter. The colors stunning. well done. V
lou_rozensteins06-Nov-2008 02:59
Stunning little bird, and well-photographed in what looks like low light. Well done. voted.
Peter Stahl06-Nov-2008 02:13
Congrat . Excellent capture and love his blue tones! GMV.
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