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Blue-naped Mousebird
volker sthamer

Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus)

Habitat
Bush and woodland
Location
Bilen, Ethiopia
Date taken
13.01.2018
Scientific name
Urocolius macrourus
Equipment used
Nikon D 750, Sigma 150-600 S
S K Gudi
Wow for that long tail!! Excellent close up shot of this colorful African beauty; Volker!! tfs.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Aaaaw!!! What a lovely picture of this wee beauty Volker.

A super picture you've taken of him my friend - excellent work.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
What a beautiful image this is Volker! I get the "blue-naped" but where did it get it's mousbird name? You can answer me here and I'll check back ;)
 
volker sthamer
KC, the name is because of the feathers on the breast and belly that looks like the soft hair that mice have. Another reason for the name might be the way they move through the branches reminding rodents.
 
Dabs
I wonder if that tail affects in any way this bird's mobility.

Wonderful shot of this special bird, Volker.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
What a fabulous capture! We only got a fleeting glimpse. Well done and tfs, Volker!
 

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Africa
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