I saw quite a few new bird species on our recent tours to Africa. Among my favorites (especially the name) is the red-cheeked cordon bleu. These birds typically forage on the ground for grass seeds, often in pairs or small flocks. During courtship, males perform an unusual display, hopping up and down while holding a piece of grass in their beaks and singing to attract a mate. My observation was restricted to them flying into and out of a birdbath — spectacular nonetheless. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 1100, f/6.3 at 1/2000th of a second.
Oh my goodness,what a beautiful bird! Beats the grey and brown feathered friends we see here. I think that’s why I so enjoy the cardinals and blue jays because they provide some color.
What a beautiful little guy! When I saw the name on your post I thought I was going to see a dinner guest blushing over their chicken cordon bleu after too much wine! This was a delightful, and better, surprise.
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I saw quite a few new bird species on our recent tours to Africa. Among my favorites (especially the name) is the red-cheeked cordon bleu. These birds typically forage on the ground for grass seeds, often in pairs or small flocks. During courtship, males perform an unusual display, hopping up and down while holding a piece of grass in their beaks and singing to attract a mate. My observation was restricted to them flying into and out of a birdbath — spectacular nonetheless. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 1100, f/6.3 at 1/2000th of a second.
What a beauty & I also love its name!
Oh my goodness,what a beautiful bird! Beats the grey and brown feathered friends we see here. I think that’s why I so enjoy the cardinals and blue jays because they provide some color.
What a beautiful little guy! When I saw the name on your post I thought I was going to see a dinner guest blushing over their chicken cordon bleu after too much wine! This was a delightful, and better, surprise.