Mrs. Cardy dropped by to visit us this week. #birding #bird #birds #birdwatching #birdwatchers #birdwatcher #nature #naturelover #naturelovers #cardinal #cardinals #avian #avians #plumage #outdoors #dogwood #dogwoodtree #Pennsylvania

'Colorful Purple Rumped Sunbird'
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#melanistic or just #dirty?
This #Blackheadedgull was at @RSPB #Belfast #windowonwildlife at the weekend.

Greater Roadrunner Winter Profile by Debra Martz
One reason birds fluff up their feathers is to stay warm in the winter. This traps air between their body and feathers acting as insulation. The more trapped air, the warmer the bird.

AKA Chaparral bird
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A buff necked ibis on the sandy shore of a river poking its long beak into the soft soils looking for food. Photographed in the Pantanal of Brazil. All our photos were taken from the rocky platform of a boat so I was always thrilled to get an in-focus image of the wildlife! See more here: https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/featured/buff-necked-ibis-pantanal-brazil-joan-carroll.html

Genome Sequencing Shows Kākāpō Evolved Two Plumage Colors To Evade Predators

"Genomic sequencing of almost all living kākāpō reveals they evolved two different plumage colors to avoid the sharp eyes of their avian predators."

by @grrlscientist via #medium

#kakapo #plumage #colors #evolution #birds #ornithology #conservation #SciComm https://medium.com/grrlscientist/genome-sequencing-shows-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-evolved-two-plumage-colors-to-evade-predators-e913351a64a7

Genome Sequencing Shows Kākāpō Evolved Two Plumage Colors To Evade Predators

"Genomic sequencing of almost all living kākāpō reveals they evolved two different plumage colors to avoid the sharp eyes of their avian predators."

by @grrlscientist via #medium

#kakapo #plumage #colors #evolution #birds #ornithology #conservation #SciComm https://medium.com/grrlscientist/genome-sequencing-shows-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-evolved-two-plumage-colors-to-evade-predators-e913351a64a7

Genome Sequencing Shows Kākāpō Evolved Two Plumage Colors To Evade Predators

"Genomic sequencing of almost all living kākāpō reveals they evolved two different plumage colors to avoid the sharp eyes of their avian predators."

by @GrrlScientist via #medium

#kakapo #plumage #colors #evolution #birds #ornithology #conservation #SciComm https://medium.com/grrlscientist/genome-sequencing-shows-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-evolved-two-plumage-colors-to-evade-predators-e913351a64a7

Genome Sequencing Shows Kākāpō Evolved Two Plumage Colors To Evade Predators

"Genomic sequencing of almost all living kākāpō reveals they evolved two different plumage colors to avoid the sharp eyes of their avian predators."

by @grrlscientist via @medium

#kakapo #plumage #colors #evolution #birds #ornithology #conservation #SciComm https://medium.com/grrlscientist/genome-sequencing-shows-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-evolved-two-plumage-colors-to-evade-predators-e913351a64a7

A grey crowned crane perched on a dead tree branch and looking directly at the photographer! See more here: https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/featured/gray-crowned-crane-tanzania-africa-2-joan-carroll.html

#crane #grey #greycrownedcrane #tanzania #africa #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #golden #crown #plumage #artforsale #wallartforsale #AYearForArt #BuyIntoArt #giftideas @joancarroll

#Parrot #plumage study aids breeders and endangered natural populations https://genestogenomes.org/parrot-plumage-study-aids-breeders-and-endangered-natural-populations/

Mutations in SLC45A2 lead to loss of #melanin in parrot #feathers https://academic.oup.com/g3journal/article/14/2/jkad254/7379049

"Blue and yellow #pigmentation combine to create the green hue—which blends well with the tree #canopy—most commonly seen in wild parrots. In contrast, yellow alone is a popular color for captive-bred #birds. New study investigates the molecular basis of yellow color variations in three species of #parrots."

A #LittleEgret posing nicely in #VictoriaPark, #Belfast.

#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #bird #birds #birdphotography #egret #white #feathers #plumage #perched @RSPB

European Starling
#starling #feather #beak #bird #european #songbird #aged #elder #elegant #eye #fauna #full #horizontal #look #no people #noise #older #photography #pose #posing #posture #scenery #speed #stare #uk #wildlife #wing #clear #curiosity #intent #intricacy #looking #male #simple #sitting #spotted #village #waiting #antique #body #close-up #color image #fenced #hedge #ornithology #perched #plumage #railing #settlement #wild

Taking a break from Alaska and Africa and moving to south Texas with this painted bunting! Finally getting around to looking at photos I took back in May. See more here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/painted-bunting-south-texas-joan-carroll.html?newartwork=true #paintedbunting #texas #bird #birdphotography #perched #colorful #foliage #plumage #feathers #songbird #travelphotography #AYearForArt #BuyIntoArt #artDistrict #giftideas #animalphotography #naturephotography @joancarroll

A Snowy #Egret at the St Augustine Alligator Farm and #Zoological #Park; a busy place for nesting #waterfowl like the #SnowyEgret since the many alligators in the waters below keep the #tree-top nests of the #birds safe from other predators.
This egret is in its high breeding #plumage and seems to be trying to attract a mate.
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An elegant male Peacock happily poses for his portrait in this image showing off his magnificent train of colorful tail feathers and peacock eyes. Textures have been applied for an artistic presentation.
#peacock #plumage #feathers #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #Mastphoto #BuyIntoArt
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Male Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) reflected in the water at Cheshire Wildlife Trust Compstall reserve, England UK. #myPhoto #myWork #duck #bird #birb #fediBirds #Mandarin #AixGalericulata #waterBird #waterFowl #outdoors #wildlife #wildlifePhotography #nature #naturePhotography #environment #water #plumage #reflection #swimming #feathers #OC #Compstall #CheshireWildlifeTrust

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