This is an interesting bird specie. Interesting because, one can easily mistaken the different phases of their lives and the sexes for entirely different species.
Nikon D60 + 55-200mm Nikkor ED lens. 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 200
I've been seeing them around but began to take interest in them about two years ago when one kept coming up to my bedroom window and tweeting as well as pecking the glass window with its beak. This action always took place about 7am in the morning and was regularly occurring daily for months. It took me two years to discover that this was the breeding male of the specie. I captured it on camera many times.
Nikon D5300 + Nikkor 55-200mm ED lens
Few days ago, I shot another bird entirely different in color and appearance. Going online, I discovered to my surprise that it is the same Pin Tailed Whydah but a female of the specie.
Both below Shot with Lumix FZ70 at 215mm (1200mm equipment)
1/640s at f/5.9. ISO 100
1/250s at f/7.1. ISO 100
I understand that the maturing ones have paler beak and color, and the non breeding males have dull colors while still having the characteristic long tails.
Very interesting specie don't you agree?
My interest in birds watching, birds photography, and ornithology is increasing as I keep discovering hitherto unknown facts about these beautiful flappy creatures. Will be bringing you more pictures and facts as well as stories on this very interesting topic.
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STOPGreat shots and wow what a long tail for the size of the bird
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