Photography of Birds – Set # 116 | H.J. Ruiz - Avian101

Photography of Birds – Set # 116

Set # 116

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrashers spend most of their time on ground level or near it. When seen, it is commonly the males that are singing from unadorned branches. The brown thrasher has been noted for having an aggressive behavior, and is a staunch defender of its nest. However, the name does not come from attacking perceived threats, but is believed to have come from the thrashing sound the bird makes when digging through ground debris. It is also thought that the name comes from the thrashing sound that is made while it is smashing large insects to kill and eventually eat.

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

This species appears remarkably big-headed, especially if it puffs up the small crest. Its plumage is gray-brown above. It has a white throat, dirty gray breast and buffish underparts which become whiter during the breeding season. Two indistinct buff bars are present on each wing. Its lack of an eye ring and wingbars, and its all dark bill distinguish it from other North American tyrant flycatchers, and it pumps its tail up and down like other phoebes when perching on a branch. The eastern phoebe’s call is a sharp chip, and the song, from which it gets its name, is fee-bee.

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18 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 116”

Indira on August 21, 2020 at 9:16 am said:

Excellent details on the plumage of Brown thrasher!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Indira. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on August 21, 2020 at 11:52 am said:

Two stunning captures, HJ! ❤

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Donna. 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on August 21, 2020 at 12:15 pm said:

Such good pictures!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Susan. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on August 21, 2020 at 12:47 pm said:

Nice clear pictures of both birds, HJR! the description of the thrasher going for the kill sounds a little gruesome, but it is good to hear why it has its name.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on August 21, 2020 at 5:29 pm said:

Two very nice portraits today HJ.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Tom. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on August 21, 2020 at 8:01 pm said:

Stunning pic of the Thrasher HJ, love it!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2020 at 8:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Ashley. 🙂
  
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MG on August 22, 2020 at 10:16 am said:

I didn’t know where the Phoebe got its name! Thank you! They are around the pond behind my house. Now I’ll know to listen for the sound “fee-bee.”

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 22, 2020 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  That’s great! Thank you very much, Mary. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on August 22, 2020 at 6:36 pm said:

Great shots, HJ! That bright eye of the Thrasher is amazing!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 22, 2020 at 10:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much. Clare. 🙂
  
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  - Clare Pooley on August 23, 2020 at 8:28 pm said:
    
    My pleasure, HJ! 🙂
Its Moskey on September 22, 2020 at 7:04 am said:

Thanks for sharing

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