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Malaysian bird - just for fun! (1 Viewer)

Blimey Dave that's a mind-bender!

I can't quite equate one or two points against a certain feature. Cracking shot, I'm going to have to make a cuppa and think about it!
 
Right, don't give it away yet, but I reckon it has to be an FB hanging in the wind despite reservations.

Looking forward to other suggestions!
 
rockfowl said:
Yes, that's what I thought. Surprised at the apparent neck length and thickness of the bill base but that tail....

Very arty!
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Very good group effort there - spot on! Here's the full unexpurgated version. They do make wonderful shapes don't they?
 

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Wonderful! I still get that 'wow' bit with the apparent length of the neck twist..the tail was the clue though.

Primeval shapes and effortless elegance.

Great challenge!
 
rockfowl said:
Wonderful! I still get that 'wow' bit with the apparent length of the neck twist..the tail was the clue though.

Primeval shapes and effortless elegance.

Great challenge!
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Primeval is the word! Nazgul drawn by a cartoonist on magic mushrooms!
 

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rockfowl said:
Which one?

Bill's quite short and no foot projection, though could be holding them bent/dangling and in shadow. Can't think what else it could be, except perhaps a Malayan?
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Let's not make personal comments about Bill! Not sure if this helps? Probably not!

Dave
 

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James Lowther said:
scrap that,

green imperial pigeon...

:eek!:

EDIT: posted that before the second photo.....

so....

no idea!!

nicobar pigeon
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Mmmm, you might be in the right ball park there James, scratching his head thinking...

Imperial's... Maybe

Nicobar's, do they fly :-O

Still thinking..
 
rockfowl said:
Mmmm, you might be in the right ball park there James, scratching his head thinking...

Imperial's... Maybe

Nicobar's, do they fly :-O

Still thinking..
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They do and it did, so well done James!

This was juv doing a spot of island-hopping. Weird-looking things! Just writing up the blog now, so more details soon!

Cheers

Dave
 

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Excellent!

Well done James.

Last image reminds me of a Watercock!
Googled for flying Nicobars and found none, guess it's because they look so smart on terra firma.

Next one Dave ;)
 
rockfowl said:
Excellent!

Well done James.

Last image reminds me of a Watercock!
Googled for flying Nicobars and found none, guess it's because they look so smart on terra firma.

Next one Dave ;)
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Try this one!

Dave
 

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