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Alcedo semitorquata
The half-collared kingfisher is a medium sized kingfisher. It is around 18 cm (7.1 in) in length with a weight of 35–40 g (1.2–1.4 oz). It has blue upperparts, a white throat and pale orange underparts. The head has alternating light blue and dark blue bands running across the crown and each side of the neck has a creamy white stripe. The dark blue patches on either side of the neck form a half collar.
Rare resident bird, lucky sighting.
Non Migratory.
Austin Roberts bird Sanctuary
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Collard Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is a resident of north and northwestern parts of Sri Lanka. An adult. Belongs to Columbidae family. Clicked at Mannar. Sri Lanka
Backstory of this image:
I had been in the Bird House for nearly an hour and hadn't seen this partridge until the very moment the sun rays came through the ceiling window and hit a specific spot on the ground exactly where this partridge was standing, he stood there watching me completely still for a good couple of minutes, the intricate pattern and colouration of his feathers along with his gaze completely mesmerised me.
Information about this species and their conservation status:
This species (Arborophila gingica) goes by a few common names including: the white-necklaced partridge, the collared, or collared hill partridge and Rickett's hill-partridge.
This species is found across Asia, from the Himalayas to North Vietnam. They are unfortunately threatened by habitat loss and hunting. It has been assessed by the IUCN as near-threatened.
Thankfully, zoos in England have created partnerships with the organisation called Silent Forest who also run the CCBC (Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre) and they are also in collaboration with EAZA Ex-situ Programmes (EEP) who coordinate conservation breeding programs. You can find out more on Silent Nights' website: www.silentforest.eu/about/
Collard Dove (Streptopelia decaocto, Frivaldszky, 1838)
Family: Columbidae - Pigeons and Doves
Length: 31 to 33cm Wingspan: 47 to 55cm Weight: 150 to220g Lifespan: Up to 10 years.
The Eurasian collard dove has been a very successful species of bird, that has now established itself in many European countries throughout the 20th century. At the beginning of the century it was only found in the extreme southeast of Europe and in parts of Asia. It is now a permanent resident, in many countries throughout the world. One of the main reasons being, it is not a shy bird of humans, so is able to adapt very well to populated towns and villages. The Collard Dove’s diet is variable, giving it an advantage to find suitable food in many places. Taking advantage throughout the winter months on food scavenged from bird tables, also, various grains and seeds foraged from farms, (especially where livestock are fed) and urbanised gardens. In the summer months food being more plenty, will feed on seeds, buds, and young green shoots from the ground in fields, parks, paddocks and gardens.
Habitat: Favouring Suburbs, farmland, parks, woodland edges and open country.
Nesting: In many European countries, especially the more southern countries, by taking advantage of the milder winter months, the collard dove is able to have up to four broods a year, sometimes more. Nests are usually built in trees (conifers preferred) or on sheltered ledges of various man-made structures, usually close to human habitation. Two white eggs are laid on a nest resembling a platform, made of twigs and often litter. Male incubates the eggs in daytime, female will take over throughout the night. Incubation is between 14 to 18 days. Youngster fledge the nest just after two weeks, both parents will care for the young. The Eurasian collard doves are monogamous and usually remain together throughout their lifetime.
It is a gregarious species and in the winter months, will be seen more commonly in small flocks of up to 50 birds. Large flocks have been recorded, of up to 10,000 birds.
It is also easy prey for many species of hawks, especially the sparrow hawk.
a holga portrait of mike.
i took this photo using my close focus trick which involves forcing the lens past the stopper to the very end of the barrel.
it seems to work well :)
Guapiles, Costa Rica
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Photographed at Marina Carmoli Mar Manor Spain (only my 3rd sighting in Spain)
The collared pratincole (Glareola pratincola), also known as the common pratincole or red-winged pratincole, is a wader in the pratincole family, The collared pratincole is a bird of the open country, and is often seen near water in the evening, hawking for insects. It is found in the warmer parts of Europe, southwest Asia and Africa. It is migratory, wintering in tropical Africa, and is rare north of the breeding range
Collard Hill, Somerset, UK
The Large Blue was officially declared extinct from the British countryside in 1979. The Large Blue was always a rare butterfly, and its decline was hastened by agricultural improvement, the abandonment of grazing and a lack of knowledge about the species' close relationship with the red ant Myrmica sabuleti.
In 1983, when much more was known about its life history, the Large Blue was reintroduced using butterflies from Sweden, and it is now established on several dozen sites.