Buffalo Weaver

Gallery: AvianPosted October 12, 2012127 views7 comments

Native to East Africa, "White-headed Buffalo Weavers" are named for their elaborate nests, which they build by “weaving” together thorny branches.
I shot this at the San Antonio Zoo in their "Amazonia" exhibit.
This lush outdoor area, encompassing a large segment of the zoo's waterway, is home to more than thirty species of tropical animals and many types of tropical plants including orchids and bromeliads.
The birds there fly free as you walk through, it was very cool.
Would like to go again someday & spend more time shooting..

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Interesting species, thanks for showing ! Good shot, well exposed. Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 12, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Very beautiful bird - can't get a perspective, though - how big are these guys?
Nice detail and eye, perfect exposure.
Didn't know there was an aviary in San Antonio - I'll be sure toi get there next time I'm in Texas!
Sweet image!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Great photo of a bird I've net seen before although possibly photos of their nests. Viewing large is a must. Great, Howard.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 13, 2012 at 2:48 AM

A nice looking bird with an unusual name, interesting to see this as I have never heard of this bird.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Very nice image, Howard. Beautiful whites. Must go there next time I am in San Antonio.

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Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Quite nice Howard. Good light on the scene, nice detail on the bird and I like the habitat. Well done.

Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on October 14, 2012 at 7:08 PM

You handled the dark and light feathers well Howard, excellent detail. Very nice image.

Ray

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