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Tui
Doc Duck

Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)

I think the most colorful Tui shot I got the whole trip. Unless the sun is shining on them just right, they look just shiny black with that white "dog collar" and white quill feathers around the neck. But when they catch the sun, their iridescence is spectacular.
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Habitat
restored native scrub forest
Location
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Date taken
15 Sep 2018
Scientific name
Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae
Equipment used
D90, 80-400
KC Foggin
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I just love their curly neck feathers and this is one awesome closeup Ann!
 
Stanley Jones
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Amazing bird taken in fabulous lighting showing all of its colors. Brilliant bird and picture Doc!
 
delia todd
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Ooooh!! My favourite NZ bird this one Ann.... and he's gorgeous.

A super picture that lass, thanks my friend!!!
 
B
sure showing nicely those lovely iridescent colours, Ann!!! great photo, lovely with its little white bag, top class, many tfs!!!
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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