Striated Pardalote

[Colin Driscoll]

This bird was wondering what that strange squeaking noise was! These are tiny birds about 10cm long, feed on insects and lerps in the foliage and nest in tree hollows.



50D, 100-400 @ 400, 1/250 f6.3, iso auto @ 320, EV +.3, 430EXII -1, HH

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Beautiful bird and I like the curious look. I would tone down the sunlit highlights and desaturate the yellows a few points and wish the feet were not obstructed.

[Peter Wallack]

Thanks for the view of a new species from down from one whi is up over.

[Rob Drummond]

Wonderful detail Colin, particularly on the flank - like the inquisitive look

cheers
Rob

[Simon Bennett]

I like the alert pose and eye contact - good job to get this close.