It is not always easy to take photos of some birds, in particular Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, as they are usually in flocks, and when one takes off they all go. These ones were more intent on feeding and allowed me to get fairly close.
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Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax)
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26 comments:
Great photos of a very beautiful bird. I might need to get out and try to find more bush birds!
What an amazing bird. never seen a picture of one of those before. From Findlay
Nice photos Neil. The species seems to have a very chunky bill (we don't have Mannikins in the UK).
very striking! I need to try more bush birds too.
I nicely captured series Neil!
The blue bill took me by surprise. :)
many years ago, i raised finches. i got a few pair of black and white mannikins. they were fierce during mating season and had to be separated. very sad! but they were beautiful birds, just like these chestnut-breasted.
Great birds and beautiful photos, some species can provide grey hair by trying to make a photo.
Love the blue beak!
Well done! Love to actually see one of these one day!
Nice images, Neil! These are handsome looking birds.
Good job on getting your photos before they all flushed.
Great image series :)
Beautiful shots of the bird.
aren't they beautiful birds Neil?! You got great snaps considering how tiny they are and their swift movements
A nice looking bird, Great shots, Neil!
I have seen a few Manakin species, but never this one, lovely bird.
Pretty birds- great captures!
Amazing images Neil!!! Pretty bird too.
Lovely birds! The colours are very pretty.
Very nice. :)
Lindos pássaros!
e lindas imagens!
eu adoro pássaros!
Zizi
Some birds are not easy to see, let alone photograph!
Nice pictures.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Had never heard of this beauty before and what wonderful images...beautiful bird~
Hi. Yes not easy to photograph but you managed we'll. Good job
Lucky you to have captured these tricky-to-photograph birds!
One species I have not seen. Thanks!
Congrats on the Manny!
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