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Possible Hybrid?

by Ronnie Gaubert

Gallery: AvianPosted December 7, 2010567 views14 comments
Possible hybrid between White-faced and Glossy Ibis. I'm not an avian expert but have done a good bit of research on this possible hybrid. I've looked at hundreds of my images of both species and they are very easy to ID. This one has a mixture of both species in the eyes and facial coloring.
Hoping someone with more knowledge can properly ID this one.

Afteroon and cloudy
Truck window with bean bag.
Sorrento, La.


Full EXIF Info
Date/Time: April 17 @ 4:32pm
Make Nikon
Model NIKON D200
Flash Used: Never
Focal Length 850 mm (Nikon 500mm VR + TC17EII)
Exposure Time 1/125 sec
Aperture f/6.7
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias -1/3
Metering Mode matrix
RAW
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 7, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Beautiful color and comp. I really like the background also.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on December 7, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I can't help with the ID, but I can certainly enjoy the fine image you have here.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 7, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Only nit is the branch behind the bird that goes out of the frame... maybe if it were higher or lower. Minor stuff... great colors and a nice natural location.
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on December 7, 2010 at 9:38 PM
You couldn't have found this bird on a better perch to bring out its beautiful colors. That moss is incredible. Nice colors from the soft light.
Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on December 7, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Very well done!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on December 8, 2010 at 1:05 AM
The bokeh is just great, and so are the rich colours and details on the subject, Ronnie! I can't help you with the id, though. :toast:
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on December 8, 2010 at 6:49 AM
love this setting and the colours and detail on the bird on beautiful
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 8, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Can't help, either. But a fine image.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 8, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Ronnie,
wonderful image as always. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on December 8, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Interesting bird, impeccable presentation.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Edwin kats on December 8, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Superb!!!!!!

Edwin Kats
Registered on April 24, 2006, 177 Posts, 399 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 8, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Sweet bird on a great perch!!!

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 8, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Stunning presentation Ronnie

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 9, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Outstanding image with good detail, I like everything about this image, way to go Ronnie.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments