Colorful Rooster
by Nava Thompson
Title
Colorful Rooster
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a colorful Rooster . A rooster, showing wattles, earlobes and comb. A rooster, also known as a cockerel, cock (from Old English coc) or chanticleer, is a male chicken (Gallus gallus). The female is called a hen. Immature male chickens less than one year old are called cockerels. The term "rooster" originates in the United States,[1] and the term is widely used throughout North America, as well as Australia and New Zealand. In the United Kingdom and Ireland the older term "cockerel" is more commonly used. "Cock" is in general use as the name for a male of other species of bird, for example "Cock sparrow". "Roosting" is the action of perching aloft to sleep at night, and is done by both sexes. The rooster is polygamous, but cannot guard several nests of eggs at once. He guards the general area where his hens are nesting, and will attack other roosters that enter his territory. During the daytime, he usually sits on a high perch, usually 3�5 feet off the ground to serve as a lookout for his flock. He will sound a distinctive alarm call if predators are nearby. CrowingThe rooster is often portrayed as crowing at the break of dawn ("cock-a-doodle-doo") and will almost always start crowing before 4 months of age. He can often be seen sitting on fence posts or other objects, where he crows to proclaim his territory. However, this idea is more romantic than real, as a rooster can and will crow at any time of the day. Some roosters are especially vociferous, crowing almost constantly, while others only crow a few times a day. These differences are dependent both upon the rooster's breed and individual personality. He has several other calls as well, and can cluck, similar to the hen. Roosters will occasionally make a patterned series of clucks to attract hens to a source of food, the same way a mother hen does for her chicks
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January 5th, 2013
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Comments (19)
AnnaJo Vahle
I like the colors and the light. The details are fascinating. Great photograph. f/v
Nava Thompson replied:
AnnaJo--thank you! I really appreciate your generous comments and fave /vote!
Rosanne Jordan
Wow, nice close up! Looks like he rules the roost! fav vtd
Nava Thompson replied:
Rosanne---they are so colorful---I love hearing a rooster of a morning. This one is not mine. Thanks for the fave / vote!
Mary Machare
Great expression on this rooster! Wonderful portrait with great lighting, detail and composition. VF
Nava Thompson replied:
Mary--thank you for your comments on my 'farm' characters. Appreciate your v/f!
Debbie Portwood
Gorgeous! Amazing colors and details of his feathers and eye!! v.f
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Debbie--I was amazed at how pretty these were--appreciate your support!
Nava Jo Thompson
Darren --thank you for featuring 'Colorful Rooster' in 3 A Day Greeting Cards for all Occasions !
Will Borden
A neat photo, Nava Jo!!! F&V!
Nava Thompson replied:
Will--thank you for being the first to comment on my Colorful Rooster---thanks for f/v!