stuny Posted May 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) In the South African Kalahari, a small but dramatic bird Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272980-a-shaft-tailed-whydah/?do=findComment&comment=3285738'>More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted May 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2017 That is amazing! I wonder what the evolutionary reason is behind those long tail feathers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 31, 2017 Brent - Thank you. I too wondered that, and our exceptionally knowledgeable did not know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2017 Brent - ...our exceptionally knowledgeable did not know. You are referring to Barbara no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted June 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2017 What a beauty. Well photographed Stuart. ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted June 1, 2017 Brent - David - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifornier Posted June 2, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 2, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Beautiful! Out of curiosity, I looked up the bird and seems the long feathers are for attracting females during breeding season. Wikipedia further adds "After the breeding season is over, the male sheds its long tail and grows olive brown female-like plumage." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 2, 2017 Jacques - Thank you. Abhi - Thank you for the thanks and the data. That pretty well confirms this is a male. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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