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Camera Critters - This One's For the Girls

In some species, the male and female birds are identical. But for many, the female bird's plumage is usually understated--some might even say "drab." It's all for a purpose, though: helping them blend into their surroundings as they sit on a nest.

So today, this post's for the girls.

female cardinal photo by Adrienne in Ohio
Cardinal


redwinged blackbird female photo by Adrienne Zwart
Red-winged Blackbird


black and white woodpecker photo by Adrienne Zwart
Downy Woodpecker


female housefinch photo by Adrienne in Ohio
House Finch


female goldfinch photo by Adrienne in Ohio
American Goldfinch



Camera Critters is a weekly photography-sharing meme created by Misty Dawn for all of us who can't get enough of animal photography. Check it out, and even submit your own photo if you like. Have a great weekend everybody!
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Sarah A. Galang, Ph.D. said…
wow, what a nice bird. There are singing birds here in Thailand. Is this bird singing too?

Here's my link:
http://wwwbacolodandbeyond.blogspot.com/2009/06/camera-critters-3.html
June 13, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Adrienne Zwart said…
Hmmm, Princess Sarah. I don't know if the females sing. I'll have to look that up.
June 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Lona said…
Such great shots. I know there is a purpose to the males bright feathers but some of the differences of color between the sexes are so cruel :-) The female red winged black bird got so left out.
June 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Sarah A. Galang, Ph.D. said…
Hi, glad to be here. Hope you will visit my post too.
Here's my link:

http://bacolodandbeyond.blogspot.com/2009/06/camera-critters-2.html
June 13, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Indrani said…
Wow! You got many pretty girls, all in a row! :)
June 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM
jabblog said…
Sometimes a quiet beauty is more arresting than flamboyance - that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. LOL!!
June 13, 2009 at 1:55 PM
i beati said…
excellent reopresentation
June 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM
said…
I never knew that was why the females are drab!

Gorgeous photos.
June 13, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Yeah for the girls, Adrienne. The female red-winged blackbird looks a little like the female rose-breasted grosbeak.. I'm amazed that those two famale birds can look SO different from the males.

Now--the next hardest part is to distinguish all of the juvenile birds!!!! Yipes!!!!

Hope you are having a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
June 13, 2009 at 2:54 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said…
Adrienne: They are all very pretty but the males show off in the bird world for good reason.
June 13, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Kerri Farley said…
These are beautiful Girls!!
June 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Carletta said…
Wonderful shots!
The female red-winged is new to me - thanks for sharing her. (I haven't been bird watching long.)
My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.
June 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Snap said…
And aren't the girls gorgeous!

Wonderful! Thanks!
June 13, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Great shots. I love the rain in the first one.

My critters are here today:

http://fayeswildlifefotos.blogspot.com/
June 13, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Staci said…
I love all your photos - but I especially love the birds; they sing songs I never get tired of hearing. More birds please! :)
June 13, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Sharon said…
Great photos!! I can relate with all of these females...I don't really like to stand out either.
June 13, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Bruce said…
No need to get dressed up fancy for me...these girls are all beautiful:)
June 13, 2009 at 8:08 PM
April said…
These are all such lovely birds! Sweet photo of the house finch!
June 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Drew said…
Wouldn't it be nice to be a bird? No makeup, fancy clothes, primping or anything...nope, in the bird world it's good to be plain. Life would be so much easier. :)
June 13, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Oskar said…
My favorite is the Hairy Woopecker. I like her spiky hair!
June 13, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Brooke said…
Lovely shots! Birds aren't the easiest of subjects to get photos of but you did well.
June 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Luna said…
Hello dear Adrienne
Stunning post! I loved all birds pictures! They are really cute!
Have a nice week, and be happy!
purrs and love
Luna
June 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Shelley said…
Great tribute to the females - they are still beauties!!
June 14, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Willard said…
An excellent idea, devoting a post to the "lady" birds. I enjoyed it very much.
June 14, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Unknown said…
I like the girls : ) They aren't quite as flashy! But, I know how hard girls work, so they are winners in my book! Flash or no flash! : )
June 14, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice batch of birds. I like them all and have them here too.
June 15, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Deejbrown said…
Here! Here! We always hear about the flashy boys, don't we? You are so right to showcase them; in fact, I am going to search them out more now. Thanks!
June 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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