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Male Common Bronzewing Pigeon
Hans&Judy Beste

Male Common Bronzewing Pigeon (Phaps chalcoptera)

Rather dull this morning but the colours have come out rather well in this Bronzewing as it was feeding on our back-lawn
Habitat
Rural home block with mixed forest
Location
Taromeo, S.E.Queensland
Date taken
7th October 2018
Scientific name
Phaps chalcoptera
Equipment used
Canon 7D mark II with 100-400mm mark II
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You still had enough light to show the pretty iridescent colours in his wings Hans.

Such a lovely pigeon. Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 
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This one must be old, its even got a little patina from the copper (lol). Gorgeous close-up Hans & Judy!
 
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And they can look so different in different lighting. Lovely shot, Hans.
 
superb rendering of the iridescent colors on this handsome bronzewing. beautiful closeup, many tfs!!!
 

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