White Headed Buffalo

Gallery: AvianPosted July 23, 201374 views4 comments

Actually A white Headed Buffalo Weaver, apparently named after their association with herds of Buffalo.
As can be just discerned a seed eater, found only in north east Africa.

Taken in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F5.6
ISO 1600
1/800

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4 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 23, 2013 at 7:23 AM

This birds reminds me of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak with its large sturdy Bill.
I have one 'zoo' shot of this one. Excellent details in your LP, interesting light Ken

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 24, 2013 at 2:16 AM

Howard,

Thanks very much

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on July 24, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Amazing bird, Ken.
Nice shot!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 25, 2013 at 2:02 AM

Jefferson,

Thanks

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