In a snapshot that captures the essence of awe-inspiring avian wonders, ornithologist Jerry McGahan finds himself in the company of a magnificent 6-month-old Andean Condor. The image, lensed by the talented duo Helen and Franck Schreider, offers a glimpse into the world of the largest flying bird on Earth. This striking portrait has left an indelible mark, even gracing the … [Read more...] about Captivating Encounter: Ornithologist and Majestic Andean Condor
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What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot
What Do Kea Look Like? The kea, a parrot native to New Zealand's South Island, possesses several distinctive physical attributes that set it apart from other birds. In this article, we'll explore the unique characteristics of the kea, from its appearance and size to its habitat and breeding habits. Kea's Appearance The kea is a remarkable parrot with an appearance … [Read more...] about What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot
Tawny frogmouth
The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania and found throughout. It is a big-headed, stocky bird, often mistaken for an owl, due to its nocturnal habits and similar colouring,[2] and sometimes, at least archaically, referred to as mopoke or mopawk,[3] a name also used for the Australian boobook, the call of … [Read more...] about Tawny frogmouth
Green heron
The green heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron of North and Central America. Butorides is from Middle Englishbutor"bittern" and Ancient Greek-oides, "resembling", and virescens is Latin for "greenish". It was long considered conspecific with its sister species the striated heron (Butorides striata), and together they were called "green-backed heron". Birds of the … [Read more...] about Green heron