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Crimson Sunbird - with lunch

Scientific name: Aethopyga siparaja
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae

The Crimson Sunbird is a resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from India to Indonesia and the Philippines. This species is found in forest and cultivation and feeds primarily on nectar although insects are sometimes taken.

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Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/400s f/8.0 at 600mm (EF 300mm + EF 2.0x TC) ISO 800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time01-Jun-2008 11:10:34
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length600 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias-1.00
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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comment
Ron Wright16-Jun-2008 13:52
Super-sharp image of a beautiful bird. Nice blurry background too.