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Fabs Forns
06-12-2008, 10:31 AM
Rhynchokinesis is the ability of some birds to move the bill upwards. For more info, check this link out:

http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/content/abstract/210/21/3757

FortDesoto marsh,
D3, 600/4 VR plus 1.4X
f/8, 1600, ISO 500
LouBuonomo
06-12-2008, 10:43 AM
I'm loving this !! The pink in the open bill makes it for me as do the crossed legs

Lou
Gus Cobos
06-12-2008, 11:19 AM
Simply lovely Fabs...:cool: I like the soft colorfull background...:cool:
Hugh J McLaughlin
06-12-2008, 11:32 AM
Great image to show this behavior. See you in the morning!!

Hugh
Judy Lynn Malloch
06-12-2008, 05:28 PM
What a neat capture Fab. I did not know that they had this ability and wonderful that you were able to capture it. !!! Excellent timing !!!
Axel Hildebrandt
06-12-2008, 06:18 PM
Great behavior captured and thanks for the link. I've seen this behavior in Hudsonian Godwits, too.
Harold Davis
06-12-2008, 06:29 PM
Cool capture, Mom!!!! love the warmth in the light. never seen that behavior. learn something new everyday! thanks for the link.
Raul Quinones
06-12-2008, 08:49 PM
Excellent picture, behavior captured put this one over the top.