Is this the lens you have? Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR AF-S
You can go to f/4 at 55mm and only f/5.6 at 200mm. That's why you couldn't get lower than 5.6.
Actually, I think your shot is quite good. I might not leave the bird dead center compositionally, but think the dof is acceptable for the distance you shot.
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