I like this a lot and although I find the 'relief' a visual distraction, 'relief happens' so fair enough. Really nice colours against a super BG. Beautiful bird I would love to capture. Its a nice sharp image that would have been nicer IMHO if the tail could have been in focus. I think the rear white patch on the neck is borderline too hot also...
Superb colors, bg, ha and sharpness. I would crop from the right and the speedy white projectiles :)
Love the multi-toned, soft BG.
Wish the perch was better, but this one is a definite keeper.