Australian Crested Dove
by Howard Cheek
This is the Australian Crested Dove (Ocyphaps lophotes).
In Australia, it is referred to as the crested pigeon, while the indigenous people Down Under called this bird the topknot pigeon.
I've never been down under, so the San Antonio Australian Bird Exhibit had to do. I encourage anyone who lives in this great state of Texas to make a point of visiting the place. They have multiple open air bird exhibits, and have a done a good job of creating some natural settings.
F/5.6, 1/250th, ISO 800, Canon 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext, No flash.
Filtered light through a canopy, partly cloudy. Monopod for support.
Comments
10 commentsSandy r
beautiful bird so well captured. I especially like the subtle colors of the plumage and background.
May