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05-DEC-2009

Black-faced Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis atricollis) male

Piranng, Western Division, The Gambia

This is a tiny skulking grassland Estrildid finch which is normally only seen when flushed.
I was very fortunate to obtain breath-taking views of this wee bird which proved very cooperative in front of the camera.

Canon EOS 7D
1/320s f/9.0 at 700.0mm iso200 full exif

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Guest 07-Mar-2010 11:28
Excellent detail and pose!
Alex Vargas15-Jan-2010 11:33
Nice bird, cool shot!
nicolebouglouan29-Dec-2009 13:36
What a beautiful shot of this nice bird! V
Reinhild Waschkies28-Dec-2009 21:46
I didn't see this bird in the Gambia.Indeed you were very fortunate to get this nice photo.
Rick & José van der Weijde24-Dec-2009 15:45
A beauty indeed! Well done!
Ann Pettigrew23-Dec-2009 03:49
Outstanding detail! Well done.
lou_rozensteins22-Dec-2009 22:31
Excellent shot! The detail is great.
John Anderson22-Dec-2009 19:56
Didn't see this bird when I was there Steve but your photogrpah makes me wish I had - superb shot.
Esa Ervasti22-Dec-2009 14:59
Wow Steve! Talking about the details!
Gorgeous!!
Peter Ericsson22-Dec-2009 14:44
How often to you go to Gambia? I knew you were up to something since you were silent for awhile. Gambia must be a real magnet for you. Lovely image!
Joanne Kamo22-Dec-2009 02:20
Outstanding image of this unusual and difficult to find bird, very striking and unique!
Guest 22-Dec-2009 00:42
Beautiful. The detail is fantastic., Well done. V
Sonja Ross21-Dec-2009 21:41
Thanks for sharing this one.
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