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Comments (78)
pops
Awesome bird and photo
carlx
I agree pops!!! Wonderful capture!!!
Mondwin
I like this "Guys"very much...bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
Richardphotos
we have nothing like this bird. I think this is an example of when ugly turns and becomes beautiful.stunning capture
rangeriderrichard
It's a great bird - and a great view of it.
gingerlou
Excellent capture of this colorful little fellow, Bravo!!
louly
Wow! Such clarity and detail! Beautiful!
monjo71
Great capture Piet.... What a cool looking bird. I look forward to seeing more of your common variety South African birds. John
1010
What a beautiful species, love the colors and clarity Piet. Beautiful!
vulcanccit
Lovely capture!
sazzyazzca
Lovely capture! I have not seen this bird before. Thanks for sharing and for the additional info. :)
Zacko
What a weird looking bird. It almost looks prehistorical. Love the colors in this shot...especially against that muted yellow background. Composed by the book as well. #:o)
thevolunteer
Wow, what a bird. I agree, looks kind of prehistorical to me too. Really beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing this rarity for us. Not often we can see this kind of bird in America. Aloha
Buffalo1
Superb capture of bird with fantastic colors. There are so mnay handsome birds out there.
Hendesse
What a beautiful and colorful bird, so excellent captured. Thanks for sharing!!
Littlejock
Very original this decoration on this bird. Look super colorful. Great work..
Janiss
Absolutely superb, framing and the colours are marvellous!
Petra-S
wonderful..ein Exot? Fantastic colors!
Ionel
Very beautiful and interesting, Piet! :)
st_fish
Stunning capture of the "Kuifkophoutkapper"! I looove these birds and rarely see them here in the south south. lol. I visited a birdpark today, so am all excited about bird shots now!!! Have a great week Oom! 8;o)
BibbyBear
Another great capture. The colours are so vivid and the detail captured is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
kurtsart
An amazing, detailed capture of a very interesting lookin bird! Great job Piet!
danob
What a colourful Bird and great to see your native species, looking forward to more!
Botai
What a beautiful bird!! Here in upstate New York (USA), most of our birds are primarily brown or black. Very few really colorful ones. Seems we see fewer with yellow or red each year. Anxious to see more of your S.A. beauties.
meico
Superb photograph, so clear ... and the information is always very welcome. Mike
morghana
So beautiful!... Impressive and wonderful capture, my friend. Fantastic!!! Hugsss. Delia
newleaf
Oh my! this is a common bird? Gosh it looks just like a gypsy dancer. Thank you for sharing. I will look forward to viewing more
wildgoha
ohhh Piet I love birds so much - and this one is total beauty and interesting ! ahh nice to look at him ! so handsome ! is he a valentine's gift for us LOL super photo - as always are special !
RobyHermida
That extraordinary work, how many detail!!!! This bird is very beautiful, he had never seen it... The earth this full with very beautiful things THANK YOU Congratulations!! Roby
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, so impressiv picture in this beautiful bird and excellent composition and color !!! Excellent !!! Good day and hugs :)