Japanese White-Eye (Mejiros) by Punaguy
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Description
This little guy has been a source of aggrevation for me for quite sometime. Although quite common here in the islands, trying to get a shot of this nervous little bird in decent light has been such a daunting task. Being such a small bird it is quite hard trying to get a shot him in a tree as they love to hide in the shadows. Caught this guy briefly, 2 shots before he was gone, this the best of 2.
Scientific name: Zosterope japonicus japonicus
Family: Zosteropidae
Order: Formes
Class: Aves
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Japanese White-eyes, or Mejiros, are relatively small songbirds, they range between 4 to 4.5 inches. White-eyes have a slightly curved black bill extending from their yellow forehead. The name White-eye was given because of the silky white rings around the eyes. This distinctive feature is not always present in juveniles. The colors of the White-eye
Comments (34)
danob
Lovely Dave this one is worth the chase!!
Akinom
What can I say other than I'm in awe! *****
TwoPynts
Such great detail here and love the postwork. And you know what a sucker I am for all that glorious info! ;] Great work, it seems to really like that bottle-brush!
admaldo
Gee Dave, what a photo. How did you catch that moment knowing those birds move so quickly. Great photo taking. Gosh, I wish I can someday take those types of photos.