todays bird is: cooper’s hawk!
Tag: bird
the kakapo (strigops habroptila) is the world’s only flightless parrot. the kakapo is nocturnal and is native only to small islands off of new zealand. kakapo, as of 2018, are critically endangered. kakapo are vulnerable to introduced predators, and their slow breeding cycles make recovering from population drops difficult.
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found this lovely old girl at goodwill today. why anyone would give her up is beyond me
I’m the hawk person from the last submission, forgot to attach this pic where she moved from the nest to investigate the camera,
iconic hawk (?) mama
I spotted this birb at a park last April, sitting on a nest of eggs (which unfortunately were obscured by the branches in this picture). I did some research, and think she may be a red-shouldered hawk!
– she is BEAUTIFUL!
A white turkey and a regular turkey outside my place of work.
– beautiful!! 😀
saw this beautiful domestic goose hanging out with a flock of canada geese today!
the western meadowlark is a medium-sized passerine bird found in western & central united states. they feed mainly on insects, along with some fruit and seeds. their song is distinctive, and is said to sound much like a flute.
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the canada jay, also known as the gray jay, is a small corvid found in canada and parts of the united states. canada jays have an appearance unique for jays; unlike many jays, which are similar to crows in build, the canada jay is fluffy to keep insulated in the cold and has a small beak and stout build. despiteo their innocent appearance, the omnivorous canada jay frequently preys on nestlings and small mammals.
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the plush-crested jay is a medium-sized member of the corvid family found in south america. named for their distinctive crest, other identifying features of this jay are bright yellow eyes and a distinctive purple-blue back. these jays feed off of mainly fruit and insects and reside in the rainforest.
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today's bird 