Yellow-necked spurfowl, also known as yellow-necked francolins are native to eastern portions of Africa, from Tanzania on up through Eritrea. I photographed this one in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. The males will often climb to the top of termite mounds or large rocks to call to females. Or, perhaps, to get a better look at photographers. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
This one certainly looks like it’s looking at you! In my own bird photography, I love it when they do that. Love this environmental shot. That color against the drab forground and the blurred background really stands out.
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Yellow-necked spurfowl, also known as yellow-necked francolins are native to eastern portions of Africa, from Tanzania on up through Eritrea. I photographed this one in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. The males will often climb to the top of termite mounds or large rocks to call to females. Or, perhaps, to get a better look at photographers. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
Where’s the yellow-bellied spurfowl? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that he wouldn’t show his face around here.
Interesting looking bird, Sean!
This one certainly looks like it’s looking at you! In my own bird photography, I love it when they do that. Love this environmental shot. That color against the drab forground and the blurred background really stands out.
What a goofy looking bird – I love it!!