11 April 2009

Chestnut-capped Laughingthrust


Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus)
Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus)Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus)
EDIT: New name , new classification -> Spectacled Laughingthrush, (Rhinocichla mitrata)
Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus)
Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus)

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another spectacular bird!

Anonymous said...

I especially like the bottom photo Tabib. It is one serious looking bird.

Lana Gramlich said...

That's a really cool bird! The 2nd shot is very nice.

EG CameraGirl said...

Very clear shots of this interesting bird!

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous bird !!!

Lovely shots..

Teena in Toronto said...

Great shot! What a cool head!

I played too :)

Anonymous said...

Great shots! The markings on the head and face are quite striking!

Huzhar said...

Beautiful bird and beautiful capture as usual..

Snap said...

Wow! Just beautiful.

Tink *~*~* said...

I don't think I've ever seen one of these. You got a great closeup there!

Happy Critturday!

Tink *~*~*
Critters on the Castle: Kaa

ninja said...

I'm amazed by that second photo! It's looking us right in the eye.

Janie said...

What great bird shots. The red cap and big eyes give it such an unusual look.

Villas Girl said...

Wow! Beautiful. I love his eye. And look how long that toe is.

Adrienne Zwart said...

Great photos! I love the eyes!

MediMonsters said...

What a beautiful bird!!

DeniseinVA said...

Another incredibly beautiful bird.

Bryan said...

In the first photo, the Laughingthrust almost looks like its about to fall. It's the doing the derriere back, face forward balancing act that us humans do. The only difference is that it doesn't have any arms to wave around.

Sandy Kessler said...

intriquing bird I've never heard of but enjoyed Sandy

b13 said...

What a stunning birdie! That second shot is spot on perfect!

Manz said...

Incredible bird shots - I can see every detail of the feathers!!

Bradley Hsi said...

You always have such increditable sharp picture. Very beautiful bird.

Pamela said...

Those are fantastic! Great Job.

Tulip said...

nice entry thanks for sharing.

RA said...

Wow, stunning close ups! Have a great weekend :)