Spurfowl

by Cameralucida

Previously known as a francolin. I think this is a Red-billed Spurfowl. However, I am not so sure about the ID, as my bird book does not list it in the location where the shot was taken.
Pentax K10D and a Sigma 50-500 mm. Some twigs cloned out.
Uploaded24/05/2010 - 08:14
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matwhittington
Posted 24/05/2010 - 11:13 Link
Nice capture

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Mat W

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thoughton
Posted 24/05/2010 - 15:30 Link
Nice shot, great light and detail. Nice background too!
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tomkeet
Posted 24/05/2010 - 19:26 Link
Lovely capture.
Regards, Tom

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wooly
Posted 24/05/2010 - 22:46 Link
Nice one that,

wooly
Cameralucida
Posted 01/06/2010 - 17:29 Link
Thanks for the comments, you guys - much appreciated.
The bird was identified as a Natal Spurfowl.

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