Yellow-breasted Boatbill

Gallery: AvianPosted October 19, 2012234 views10 comments

This is an unusual little flycatcher of tropical north Queensland with the very appropriate name of Boatbill!. A rainforest inhabitant particularly in the canopy.
D800, 300.2 8, 1.7TC. (f4.8, 1/250, ISO3200).
Thanks Greg.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 19, 2012 at 5:15 AM

You see very few photos of these let alone one this good. I definately remember these being very active -well done Greg

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on October 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Beautiful bird, nice pose. I liked lean composition. TFS.

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Lovely setting, beautiful image.
May

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Great pose and the perch is fantastic, nice work Greg

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on October 19, 2012 at 5:44 PM

I don't recall ever seeing a photo of this species. Glad you were able to change that with this beauty of a shot.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 19, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Great image. I love the upward gaze and upturned tail. Colors are beautiful. Perch and background perfect for this bird.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 20, 2012 at 4:17 AM

Another cool bird and a very pleasing composition.

Sweet One Greg

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on October 20, 2012 at 8:37 AM

Beautiful photo Greg. Nicely framed with the leaves, super comp, and you must have paid the little fellow a lot to pose for you like that!
Congrats!!

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Comment posted by wade pettitt on October 21, 2012 at 8:30 PM

You sure are knocking the socks off with your photos, this one is no exception, I love the upturned look and tail.

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Comment posted by Vanessa Caccamise on October 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Gorgeous.. love the pose!

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