Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (male), Fond Doux Plantation, St Lucia
Fond Doux Holiday Plantation, near Soufriere, St. Lucia (October 2013)
A very common and bold bird in St Lucia. It will land beside you on a table and take food from your plate. Also known as West Indian Robin; Red-throat See-see (grenadensis). The sub-species sclerati is seen in St Lucia. The red throat of the male can be difficult to see in dark conditions in the rain forest.
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch / Internet Bird Collection
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch / Bird Forum
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species / Loxigilla noctis
BirdLife International / Lesser Antillean Bullfinch Loxigilla noctis
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A very common and bold bird in St Lucia. It will land beside you on a table and take food from your plate. Also known as West Indian Robin; Red-throat See-see (grenadensis). The sub-species sclerati is seen in St Lucia. The red throat of the male can be difficult to see in dark conditions in the rain forest.
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch / Internet Bird Collection
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch / Bird Forum
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species / Loxigilla noctis
BirdLife International / Lesser Antillean Bullfinch Loxigilla noctis
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 5000
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