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AndyS56

Asian Openbill.jpg (Anastomus oscitans)

Clearly showing how it gets its name!
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Habitat
Wetland, river
Location
Brahmaputra river, Assam, India
Date taken
03-11-2019
Scientific name
Anastomus oscitans
Equipment used
Sony A7iii (ILCE-7M3) FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/800 f6.3 ISO 100
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Yes, a perfect example of his name. A well detailed flight shot, Andy.
 
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LOL I love these guys Andy, they looks so comical with that gap in the bill, don't they.

A tremendous flight picture this lad - very well done.
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
AndyS56
Date added
View count
60
Comment count
5

Image metadata

Device
SONY ILCE-7M3
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/800
ISO
100
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Asian Openbill.jpg
File size
999.7 KB
Date taken
Sun, 03 November 2019 7:42 AM
Dimensions
1516px x 1137px

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