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[Jane Pittenger]

Love his curly feathers. I’ve never seen one of these

[Hope D Jennings]

What a cool bird! Beautifully photographed so I can check out every detail!

[Walks @ 7]

Majestic capture. Such a beautiful bird, FAV!

[Maggiemae]

You are clever getting one so close! You can see his flat sort of head here, the beak details not to mention the throat white feathers and the shoulder long feathers! fav

[Lou Ann]

Ah his beak is really something, turning down at the tip.

[Francoise]

What an exotic and handsome fellow.

[Kerri Michaels]

great details fav

[Joanne Diochon]

Interesting bird, don't think I've ever seen one before. Lots of nice detail here too.

[Graeme Stevens]

superb, nicely caught

[Taffy]

Great pattern in the feathers! Pretty colors too.

[PhotoCrazy]

Fabulous capture!!

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful details and colors.

[Lesley]

Lovely variety of textures, colours & patterns in this bird's feathers.

[Domenico Dodaro]

It is a beauty!

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Julie Duncan]

So pretty! Cousin of the magpie, perhaps?

[Clare Gadsby]

fab focus

[Jennie B.]

Fav!

[kali]

@juliedduncan not genetically, but they do have similar vocalisations!

[kali]

@maggiemae directly outside the bedroom window

[kali]

@rosie00 @domenicododaro @mzzhope @shutterbug49 @gardencat @francoise @moviegal1 @jgpittenger
a NZ native. from a distance they look black, but in the right light you can see all the glorious colour

[haskar]

Great shot and details.