Tag: birds
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The colorful King Vulture is a striking bird of prey
The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) inhabits Central and South America as a large bird of prey. It’s one of the most colorful and striking vulture species. It features a vibrant mix of orange, yellow, blue, and red on its head and neck. It also boasts black and white feathers on its body and wings. King…
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The Australian Pink Robin: A uniquely plumaged bird
The Australian Pink Robin is a charming and distinctive little bird native to southeastern Australia. The male and female of the species are easily identifiable by their bright pink plumage. The four-inch birds’ feathers contrast beautifully with their dark wings and tail. The Australian Pink Robin, known for its lively and energetic behavior, is a…
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The Potoo bird may be the scariest bird you’ve ever seen
The Potoo bird, or Ghost bird from Central and South America, gives off a startling expression. The strange-looking bird possesses a hooked snake-like bill with a massive gape the animal uses to swallow moths and other insects. But even more freaky are their yellow googly eyes that glow up at night. Potoo birds control pupil…
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The satanic leaf-tailed gecko wears nature in disguise
The satanic leaf-tailed gecko (uroplatus phantasticusis) wears many disguises. It has superior camouflage — special skin that evolved to look like plants — and can also scare away predators by opening its bright red mouth and hiss like a cat. These geckos can even shed their tail to deceive predators, not to mention they lick…
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The beautiful and secretive Agami Heron
The Agami Heron might be one of the most beautiful birds in the world. It’s undoubtedly one of the most unseen. The reclusive bird resides in the wetland habitats of Central America, stretching south to Peru and Brazil. One would think its elaborate plumage and a silvery splash of neck plumes would make it easy…