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White-throated sparrow … Delaware backyard … 4/21/22

The kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is a pheasant found in forests and thickets, especially in the Himalayan foothills, from Pakistan to western Thailand. Males are rather variable depending on the subspecies involved, but all have an at least partially glossy bluish-black plumage, while females are overall brownish. Both sexes have a bare red face and greyish legs…Wikipedia. Photos: jpc.raleigh, John Matthews,Dan Dzurisin.

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Northern mockingbird … Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Milton, Delaware … 4/16/22

the bare-shanked screech owl is a large owl species found in mountainous ranges of costa rica, panama, and a small portion of colombia. they feed primarily on large insects and small mammals such as shrews. these owls are surprisingly social and spend their lives in family-sized groups, even during breeding seasons. males and females have no differences in plumage, but the female’s call is higher-pitched.

For all of it’s macabre feeding habits, the Loggerhead shrike’s song is surprisingly sweet. I’ve been admiring this species for quite some time and I was so thrilled to finally chance upon one in the wild!

Look at this fucking bird I just found out about 😭

WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE THAT 😭

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)

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