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Abbott's Booby in flight 2
Swissboy

Abbott's Booby in flight 2 (Papasula abbotti)

Here is the second still, showing a bit of the dark upper wing as well.
From these pictures, it becomes clear that the proportions of the illustration in the new Slater FG edition are not captured very well. But the dark upper wings with the white back are diagnostic in themselves.
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Habitat
tall tree forest
Location
Christmas Island
Date taken
6 December 2007
Scientific name
Papasula abbotti
Equipment used
Panasonic DMC-FZ8
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delia todd
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A nice descriptive flight shot Robert. I've added it to the Opus article.

Thanks

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madamcoolpix
:eek!: Really looks very long-winged, more than other Gannets and Bobbies!!! Must have been wonderful to see over you, you jolly lucky thing!!! o:) Loads of thanks for sharing this interesting series!!! o:) :t: :t:
 

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