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23-FEB-2006

IMG_0991-800x600.jpg

Stripe-headed Rhabdornis
(a Philippine endemic)

Scientific name - Rhabdornis mystacalis

Habitat - Lowland forest and second growth.

[20D + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG)]

Canon EOS 20D
1/320s f/9.0 at 800.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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romy ocon		06-Dec-2006 01:52
This is a skittish forest endemic that prefers to inhabit the canopy or middle storey. Aside form being smallish (6-1/4" total length), its contrasting plumage is also very tough to expose well in the less-than-ideal light at its preferred habitat. The right equipment and technique, coupled with dogged persistence and luck, made possible this uncommon capture.

Bob D. Kaufman		22-Jul-2006 20:38
Wow!! Great capture! Saludo ako, pare! This goes with the Raquet-tailed Parrot as well.

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