Peach-faced Lovebirds

Gallery: AvianPosted February 13, 2013214 views13 comments

Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis)

Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
Date: January 3, 2008, 10:12 am
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8, G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: Aperture priority centetrweigthed metered, ISO 200, 1/250th, f/10
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, 78% of frame
For Valentine’s Day, here’s a slightly reworked version of a shot I posted on 1/4/08, along with the larger 1200px version.

A species native to Africa, there is a substantial feral population scattered around AZ in both the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. This bird was recently added to the list of countable birds for AZ and thus for the US if seen in AZ.

Yes, I know the shadows will displease some viewers, but I don't have a pair shot without.

As always: honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 13, 2013 at 11:37 PM

An apropos image for the occasion Rich-lovely birds.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 14, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Doh! Ninja'd. But a cute, cuddly photo of a cute, cuddly pair. Great work on the colors and the fuzzy quality of these birds.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 14, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Sweet image, Richard. Perfect birds for the day.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Seems like a wonderful pair. Nice Valentine shot ! Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on February 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Nice shot Rich, I tried for 2 days to get a decent shot of these while at the Ranch.

Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

I would imagine as climate continues to warm these birds will spread north. Seems that the whole south is getting a pretty large and diverse parrot population. Neat to see the pair like this, and even with the shadow they look like they get along well. Nice catch, Rich.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 14, 2013 at 3:27 PM

Perfect Valentine's Day presentation. They sure do sit tight together. I don't mind the shadow- it seems ato add to the sleepy state.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 14, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Great Valentine post Rich..Lovers love best in the shadows anyway

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on February 14, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Great photo. Like the feather detail and colors and the shadows are there but don't bother me that much.

Registered on April 20, 2008, 307 Posts, 604 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Very nice, it's neat how this species lives up to it's name.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM

What a wonderful name for a bird. Excellent shot and very nice detail on the larger image. I did not know about these.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Sweet shot, Rich. You certainly get some variety in your area. I see you matched your signature to the peach

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 16, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Adorable looking birds and you captured wonderful detail int he feathers. Shadows don't really bother me much - but wish there was catchlight in the eye

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments