Hi Joel - I excho the above comments and add I would sharpen the eye just a tad more - just looks a little soft - IMHO
Like the BG - good Ha and eye contact and exposure looks good.
Keep em coming :)
Agree on being tight except for the bottom and would crop there as suggested by Desmond !!! Would try catching the bird in a different pose, straight at you gives lots of dof problems, even stopping down won't be enough and don't forget the af point on the eye area !!!