Black-collared Barbet by busi2ness

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 13, 2007

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This time I chose the Black-collared Barbet (Rooikophoutkapper) also representative of the common garden birds in central South Africa. I hope you like the red color which is not coincidental tomorrow, Feb 14th!
Thanks for you very kind response to:

Comments (73)

MrsLubner

2:02PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

What an unusual bird! its beak, of course, built for cracking hard objects. A compact bird though with the forequarters stouter than the rear. The cock of the tail is interesting as well. Very, very interesting... :-)

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Hedepo

2:06PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

I like your birds very much, they are so colour full, so beautiful and, captured in an excellent way. I always like the african / dutch names!! Your yesterdays Kuifkophoutkapper was a beauty, the bird as well as the name. Looking forwards to see more of these colloured friends, appearently very comon in your area, which makes me a bit jalous (LOL) Prettige avond daar in het zuiden Henk

wingnut55

2:13PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

nice pics of an unusual (for me) subject.

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carlx

2:18PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Beautiful capture from the fantastic bird!!! Lovely details, depth and yes, red colors!!!

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DennisReed

2:19PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Fantastic Bird photography! Another unique specimen! Thanks & Bravo!

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Loloe

2:26PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Great captures of this amazing birds!!! It's so cool to discover common birds of all continents here! Bravo Piet!!!!

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GiMi53

2:28PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Wonderful double capture ! Thank you for the name in 3 languages ! this bird would be a great "husband" for Loloe's red robin.... lol !

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1010

2:30PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

I love this series of birds, so many beautiful ones, like this one!

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tommorules

2:35PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Wow, what a delightful bird - and 2 for the price of 1. Lovely specimens!

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lizzibell

2:35PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Beautiful birds...

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Ionel

2:40PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Very interesting to see these African birds! And excellently done! :)

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odie

2:46PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

What a beautiful 'duet'! Thanks for the colorful collage and the info! Love the drop shadow. :0)

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Hendesse

2:50PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Fantastic bird double image. Wonderful colors and outstanding details. Thanks for sharing!!

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st_fish

2:54PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Gorgeous BIRD and even more striking photo's!!! Love the way his head is "stretched out" like he's listening intently or trying to see past something!! lol. Have a great eve, Oom! Dis al bedtyd, n 8;o)

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CavalierLady

2:56PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

...and you said you were amazed by birds in other countries! Ha! You have astonishing birds there where you are! Look at that color!! Mighty large and powerful looking beak he has, too. Great shot and thanks for sharing him with us!

Botai

2:58PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

This is one of the most beautiful birds I have ever (never) seen. Wish I could see a bird like this perching in one of my trees. Yes, I'm jealous. Looking forward to seeing even more of your beauties soon.

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annie5

3:08PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Fantastic capture of those gorgeous birds..a very nice series! The colors are fabulous..Thanks for sharing with us this beauty :)

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rangeriderrichard

3:09PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

The red is amazing! Thanks for the startling view.

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rainbows

3:12PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Such a beautiful duo of shots. Amazing looking bird, he looks so full of mischief :-) Superb work, thank you for sharing the beauty of your wildlife with us, Oom. Hugs. Di.

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Petra-S

3:21PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Fantastic Photo..wonderful colors!

BibbyBear

3:37PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

What amazing little "common" birds you have where you live - you are so fortunate to see such vivid colours. A beautiful specimen, beautifully captured. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Chrissy

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Burpee

3:45PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Always enchanted by these adorable and beautifully plumed birds!

Valerie-Ducom

3:51PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Wowwwww, very beautiful bird and excellent color !!! Well done my dear friend !!! :)

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LudyMelltSekher

4:15PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Beautiful Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations!!

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amberlite

4:34PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

don't think I've ever seen one or the wild yellow looking one previously, both wonderfully photographed and presented ;)

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nathalie06

4:56PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

Mummmmmmm another so lovely "Barbican" !!!! And yes, he's dressed with the specials colours of the Valentine's Day !!!! Lol Another fantastic duo of portrait of this little bird. You're lucky to have find 2 of the same family ! Different in colors, but so similar for all the rest. And with a superb presentation Piet ! Thank you for those incredible shots and Birds ! A special Hug for you ;o))))

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drag

4:56PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

I love his little whiskers and scarlet red breast. I wonder what kind of song this bird sings. Most beautiful capture.

kjpweb

5:16PM | Tue, 13 February 2007

General shape is not much different from European or American songbirds - color and the size of the beak however are dramatically different. Great capture, Piet - well done!

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