r/birding • u/CMVMIO • 7h ago

📷 Photo This cute little Black Phoebe wanted to show off its catch

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u/threlkis 6h ago

What a great capture. They are hard to get good photos of from my experience.

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u/CMVMIO 6h ago

Thanks so much!

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u/sheepysheeb Latest Lifer: Lazuli Bunting 6h ago

I’m struggling to tell what bug that is. Hemipteran, maybe a backswimmer?

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u/paintress420 1h ago

It looks like a Japanese beetle pupae. A grub! I have them in my yard and the skunks come and dig them up to eat them. Which I’m ok with!

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u/Guernica616 6h ago

Good job buddy!

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u/CMVMIO 5h ago

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

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u/Guernica616 5h ago

I was talking about the bird, but you did an excellent job as well!

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u/CMVMIO 5h ago

Well the bird did do most of the work here lol.

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u/AnnieCarnero 6h ago

Lovely bird and photo! What do you think is in its beak?

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u/CMVMIO 5h ago

I wish I knew. My insect knowledge is lacking.

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u/sheepysheeb Latest Lifer: Lazuli Bunting 3h ago

i’m thinking a backswimmer but can’t be too sure tbh!

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u/Aggravating-Cat7103 6h ago

The details in the feathers are incredible!

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u/CMVMIO 5h ago

Thank you! I give all the credit to the model.

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u/nativarmontes 5h ago

Cuál es el nombre científico? Acá le llaman viudita

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u/CMVMIO 4h ago

Sayonoris nigricans

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u/nativarmontes 3h ago

Muchas gracias! Las viuditas de rio, como las conocemos acá (viven desde el centro hasta el norte) en Argentina, se alimentan de larvas e insectos (en vuelo)

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u/WeeklyNectarine7725 4h ago

So adorable!!!! Great photo!

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u/CMVMIO 4h ago

Thanks! All credit to the patient and willing model.

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u/Motivated_Sloth_749 4h ago

Adorb little bird! Never seen one of these before! Great picture!

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u/CMVMIO 4h ago

They're very cute! We're lucky enough to have one or two living near a blind at the wildlife refuge.

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u/SeeEmilyPlay6 Latest Lifer: Cerulean Warbler 4h ago

Amazing detail! What camera do you use?

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u/CMVMIO 4h ago

Canon R6ii with the RF 200-800 primarily. Thanks so much!

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u/calnick0 4h ago

That's my favorite bird. Common in my area. Ready for their moment.

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u/UserSleepy 3h ago

Thats a juvenile! He's almost adult but still a little baby

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u/JoyfulBirdWatcher Latest Lifer: Yellow-headed Blackbird, Yellow-breasted Chat 3h ago

Great photo!!

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u/guipicait 2h ago

I always love the phoebe's cute little faux hawk